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 * Mission & Vision
 * The Legacy
 * Why Support
 * 1927 Society
 * Other Giving Opportunities

 * Mission & Vision
 * The Legacy
 * Why Support
 * 1927 Society
 * Other Giving Opportunities


OUR MISSION


WHY WE EXIST



The Birthplace of Country Music seeks to perpetuate, promote, and celebrate
Bristol’s rich musical heritage; to educate and engage audiences worldwide
regarding the history, impact, and legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions from
which we derive our name; and to create recognition, opportunities, and economic
benefit for our local and regional communities.


OUR VISION


THE FUTURE WE DESIRE



The Museum, Festival, and Radio branches that comprise the Birthplace of Country
Music organization are all successful, respected, popular, and acclaimed, and
are having a significantly positive impact on Bristol and its surrounding region
– both economically and in creating recognition of Bristol’s place in the
history of music.




THE LEGACY



In the summer of 1927, just two months after Charles Lindbergh made the first
flight across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis and during the summer that
Babe Ruth was blasting out 60 home runs for the Yankees, record producer Ralph
Peer of the Victor Talking Machine Company was making music history in Bristol,
Tennessee/Virginia. Between July 25 and August 5 of that year, Peer conducted
recording sessions using the new Western Electric electronic microphone during
which 19 performers and groups recorded 76 songs. Those sessions – the now
famous “Bristol Sessions” – have also been called the “Big Bang” of modern
country music, and Johnny Cash considered them “the single most important event
in the history of country music.”



The Sessions featured the first recordings of Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter
Family. Rodgers is now referred to as the “Father of Country Music” and was the
first person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Carter Family,
featuring A. P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter, is now known as “The First Family of
Country Music” and are also in the Hall of Fame. The 1927 Bristol Sessions not
only initiated the careers of these superstar performers, but originated the
broad commercialization of country music. Many of the songs and stylings of
those sessions still resonate and influence the music of today. For these
reasons, the United States Congress officially designated Bristol,
Tennessee/Virginia as the “Birthplace of Country Music” in 1998.




WHY SUPPORT US?




BECAUSE…



YOU BELIEVE IN OUR MISSION & VISION

We need your help to accomplish our Mission and progress towards our Vision.
Seeing your name displayed in the Museum tells everyone you are a vital part of
our work and legacy.

YOU SEE OUR IMPACT AND WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR

We have a highly successful Festival that has a tremendous economic impact on
our region, a well respected Museum built without a major capital campaign, and
a Radio Station that is being streamed worldwide.

MUSEUMS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THEIR COMMUNITY

The Museum is a jewel of Bristol and needs support from the community. According
to the American Alliance of Museums, the average museum in the US earns about
27% of its revenue from earned income (admissions, store sales, rentals, etc.).
The rest must come from all levels of government support and private charitable
giving.

WE ARE CREATING AN EVEN BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY

Few Bristolians and others from our region can experience our high-tech Museum
without feeling a strong sense of pride. Music lovers and artists cite the
Festival as one of their favorite experiences. We have played a major role in
the revival of Historic Downtown Bristol, and businesses state that the Museum
and Festival play a major role in their decision to locate downtown.

WE IMPACT CHILDREN IN IMPORTANT WAYS

Through education, outreach and programming, we help introduce students to the
arts, thereby stimulating creative and innovative thinking that will aid them in
whatever life path they choose to follow. Teaching students about the important
role Bristol has played in the history of American music instills hometown and
regional pride.

WE ARE DOING IT RIGHT

We have a dedicated staff, a volunteer Board of Directors, and numerous active
volunteers who are working diligently to operate our business in accordance with
best practices. We have comprehensive business plans for the Festival, Museum,
and Radio Station as well as an overarching business plan for the entire
organization. Our governance policies and other governance documents are current
and strong.

BCM IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION - THAT NEEDS TO BE PROFITABLE

Gifts to BCM are tax deductible. As a nonprofit organization, any profits
received must go back into the organization to further its mission. We must be
profitable to be sustainable, to grow, and to continuously improve.






1927 SOCIETY




THE 1927 SOCIETY IS THE PRIMARY GIVING SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND
FAMILIES. MEMBERSHIP IS BASED ON SUPPORT GIVEN DURING A ROLLING 12-MONTH PERIOD.
ALL MEMBERS ARE FEATURED ON THE DONOR WALL IN THE MUSEUM.



BELOW YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE 1927
SOCIETY AS WELL AS ALL OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS.



 * 1927 SOCIETY BENEFITS

 * 1927 SOCIETY MEMBERS


THE 1927 SOCIETY GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS


FAN

$250-$499


ADVOCATE

$500-$999


PROMOTER

$1000-$2499


AMBASSADOR

$2500-$4999


BENEFACTOR

$5000-$9999


CHAMPION

$10,000+

1927 Society membership card that allows unlimited entry to the Museum

Listed at level in Donor Display at Museum, in newsletter, and on website

1927 Society newsletter

1927 Society decal and lapel pin

Single-day Museum passes to share with others


6


10


12


20


25


30

Smithsonian membership*

Opportunity to purchase a limited number of Festival tickets at lowest available
price


2


4


6


8


12


20

Invitation to 1927 Society Concert Series

Contribution will count toward inclusion in the Unbroken Circle Society

Advance purchase opportunities and discounts on select events

10% discount at The Museum Store

Single discounted rental at Museum (based on availability)


5%


10%


20%


25%


50%

Complimentary weekend Festival tickets


2


4


6


8

Complimentary tickets (2) to quarterly 1927 Society Concert Series


THE 1927 SOCIETY MEMBERS




CHAMPION – $10,000+


 * Joe & Sandy Armstrong
 * Marvin & Marcia Gilliam
 * Terry & Larry Kirksey
 * Anna Sevier Morgan
 * Rob Nicar
 * John & Ann Tickle
 * Anonymous




BENEFACTOR – $5,000-$9,999


 * Jim & Kay Bunn
 * Bill & Rose Marie Burriss
 * Bill & Andrea Ford
 * Edd Hill
 * Keith & Bonnie Liskey
 * Mike & Linda Riley
 * Don & Ginia Shawl
 * Spike & Lisa Tickle
 * Michael & Nita Vollmer
 * Scott & Brenda White




AMBASSADOR – $2,500-$4,999


 * * Lois & Larry Clarke
   * John & Peggy Cowan
   * Beverly Fanning
   * Robin & Jill Harrison
   * Roger & Carol Leonard
   * Rush & Lea Powers
   * Mike & Debbie Quillen
   * Jim & Linda Rainero
   * Rob Simis & Teresa Cloyd
   * Thomas & Barbara Smith
   * George A. Whitley




PROMOTER – $1,000-$2,499


 * Dr. N.L. & Gay C. Adams
 * George & Karen Aprahamian
 * Ed & Pamela Balaban
 * Jeff & Amy Benedict
 * Dan & Nell Bieger
 * Bob & Joday Blevins
 * Pete & Melanie Buhls
 * Scott & Connie Bullock
 * Mark & Lisa Cofer
 * Ben & Anne Cowan
 * John & Barb Dahlquist
 * David & Nancy Deal
 * David & Nancy Deal
 * Jasen & Christy Eige
 * Jim & Sharron Elliott
 * Robin & Margaret Feierabend
 * Hugh & Annette Ferguson
 * John & Brenda Fincher
 * Dr. & Mrs. Nelson Gwaltney
 * Ken & Cindy Hale
 * John & Harriett Harty
 * Larry & Debbie Hodge
 * Clinton & Bonnie Holley
 * Richard & Peggy Horner
 * Lucyann Jewell
 * Seldon Johnson
 * Thomas & Leigh King
 * Zachary & Emily Lee
 * Roger & Carol Leonard
 * David & Peg Lester
 * Myers & Jan Massengill
 * Logan & Alison McCabe
 * Phil McFarlane
 * Tom & Sandy McGlothlin
 * Charles & Mary Beth Rainero
 * Stevan & Butch Rainero
 * Joseph & Dana Robinette
 * Thomas & Beth Rogers
 * John & Leah Ross
 * Dale & Joneen Sargent
 * H.D. & Mary Lynn Satterwhite
 * Mitch & Angelique Skaggs
 * Steven & Debbie Smith
 * Mike & Karen Spear
 * Dr. Donna Stidham
 * Jeff & Robin Tickle
 * Maureen & Jim Tilley
 * John & Karen Vann
 * John & Vicki Ward
 * Bill & Billie Whisnant
 * Harry & Susan Williams
 * George A. Whitley
 * Janet Woolwine
 * Sarfraz & Audrey Zaidi
 * Anonymous




ADVOCATE – $500-$999


 * Tony & Emily Anderson
 * Vann & Rebecca Avirett
 * Lost State Distilling
 * Thelma Blair
 * Christen Burkholder
 * Ken & Linda Brittle
 * Kimberly Brown
 * Mike & Susan Brown
 * Bob & Charlotte Campbell
 * Greg & Annette Cochran
 * John & Mary Connor
 * Dirk & Karen Crandell
 * Dwight Dailey
 * Mark & Susan Davis
 * Brian & Julia Davis
 * Ralph & Terri Davis
 * Brad & Bethany Deal
 * Preston & Jennifer Deal
 * Alisa Dishner
 * Joe & Ceil Dutton
 * Terrell & Nancy Estes
 * Katherine Evans
 * Dave & Patty Faulkner
 * Robin & Margaret Feierabend
 * Terry Fletcher
 * Bruce & Sarah Gannaway
 * Rick & Diane Gentry
 * Frank Goodpasture III
 * Patrick Saavedra & J
 * nennifer Greiner
 * Rick & Cindy Guthrie
 * Kim & Beattie Hearst
 * Patrick & Leigh Hull
 * Curtis & Abby Jantzi
 * Bill & Brenda Johnstone
 * Dale & Molly Keller
 * Ruth King
 * Justin Laughter
 * Joe & Pat Lawson
 * Becky Littleton
 * Clyde & Susan Long
 * Wade & Meredith Massie
 * Jeffrey & Jennifer McQueary
 * Roger & Karen McSharry
 * William & Maureen Moffet
 * Rex Montgomery & Shari Brown
 * Brian & Debbie Moore
 * Barbara Niemczak & Seth White
 * Stephanie Pease
 * Bill & Beth Shumaker
 * Becky & Bill Smith
 * Bill & Denice Smith
 * Bill & Karen Sorah
 * Stephen & Beth Spangler
 * David Thompson & Connie Thomas
 * Paul & Julie Thomas
 * Garry VanPool
 * Nancy A. Vernon
 * J. B. Weilepp
 * Jack & Janice Weisenburger
 * Beech Wells & Susan Elliott
 * Diane Wright
 * Anonymous




FAN – $250-$499


 * Bambi B. Akard
 * Fred & Ronna Arrington
 * Charles Austin
 * Jane Bachman
 * Glenn Barefoot & Janet Walters
 * Jane Reynolds Bellamy
 * Teresa J. Beverly
 * Bobby & Tracie Blevins
 * Eric & Christina Blevins
 * John & Deb Boczar
 * Broglio Family
 * David & Patty Browning
 * Ed & Lynn Bunn
 * Theresa Burriss & James Werth Jr
 * Jim & Lynn Butcher
 * Jerry Caldwell
 * Edie & Jason Cannon
 * Bill & Patty Canter
 * Dawn Cheshaek
 * Jesse B Christensen
 * Michael & Glennda Cleland
 * Darrell & Judy Cole
 * Patton & Mimi Coles
 * Paul & Diana Conco
 * Derek Cooze
 * Angela Cardwell-Cox
 * David & Joyce Crockett
 * Ron & Lois Crockett
 * Joel & Susan Cullum
 * Quicksilver Productions
 * Micah Davidson
 * Paul & Jaymie Derden
 * Gene Downing
 * Butch & Erin Downs
 * Larry Dye
 * Wayne & Diane Edwards
 * Ian Corbett Feathers
 * Hugh & Annette Ferguson
 * Giaff & Alison Ferrante
 * Jay & Marianne Fischer
 * Charles Flannagan
 * W. David Fletcher
 * Gary Foulke
 * Rachel Fowlkes
 * John Ed & Jackie Fuller
 * Peggy & Karl Gdovka
 * Mary E. Geiger
 * Jimmy Gilly
 * Fred Mozenter & Debra Graner
 * Fred & Ann Greear
 * Anita Greene
 * Tim Gresham
 * Dr. Bobby Griffin
 * Bill Hardin
 * Joseph Harper – Peacenik
 * Phillip & Marsha Hearl
 * Archie & Gwen Hubbard
 * Mark & Sherry Hutton
 * Lawrence Inscho
 * Caroline Jenney
 * Sherri Jessee
 * Charles & Rebecca Jones
 * Greg & Susan Jordan
 * Arthur & Rebecca Kaufmann
 * Pam Kestner
 * Cris Kilgore
 * Stones Lamar
 * Sara & Klyne Lauderback
 * Matt & Hollie Lavinder
 * Todd & Melissa Liskey
 * Katie & Megan Luther/Parnell Quinn
 * Jon Luttrell
 * Scott MacMorran
 * Joseph Malphurs
 * Dan & Lynn Manweiler
 * Lisa Martin
 * Tammy Martin
 * Susan & Rogers McCall
 * Eugene McClintic
 * Russ and Nancy McDaniel
 * Dave Miller
 * Robin Moneyhun
 * Alice Morgan
 * Jeryl Mumpower
 * Ryan & Meghann Naegele
 * Meredith C Novak
 * Greg & Ann Oakley
 * Joyce & Sid Oakley
 * Gwen Orman
 * Betsy Buckland & Rick Plasmati
 * William & Cynthia Platt
 * Donald Poole
 * Gerald & Deborah Prescott
 * Kathe Rainwater
 * Don & Nancy Ratcliff
 * Tiffany R Rawling
 * Beth Rhinehart
 * Neel Rich
 * Roadwise Ramblers
 * John & Elaine Rock
 * Craig & Brennan Rockett
 * Rene Rodgers
 * Robert & Joyce Rodgers
 * Sam & Amy Shuttle
 * Chet & Katy Sikorski
 * Roger Sikorski
 * Carter & Ellen Sinclair & Bobbi Gunn
 * Meredith Skelton
 * Brenda & Terry Smith
 * Jeffery Smith
 * Roscoe Smith
 * Paula Stone
 * Ed & Linda Stout
 * Terrie Smith-Talbert
 * Wil Tauscher & LeAnn Fuller Tiller
 * Channing Maria Thomas
 * Chasen A. & Meredith Thomas
 * Julia & Alan Thomas
 * Robert Thomas
 * Courtney Tillison
 * Brent & Katie Treash
 * James Truelsen
 * Patrick Turvey
 * Bob Ward
 * Dallas Wayne
 * Doug & Eileen Weberling
 * Shauna, Michael, & James Webb
 * S. Smith Wham
 * Eric Wheeler
 * Natalie Whitlock
 * Rebecca Wilkerson
 * Daniel & Catherine Willis
 * Robin Wilson
 * David Winship
 * Dan & Bonnie Witcher
 * Jerry Allen Wolfe
 * Anonymous



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GIVING SOCIETIES

FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES



CURRENT, CUMULATIVE, AND FUTURE



BCM’S THREE GIVING SOCIETIES WERE CREATED TO RECOGNIZE ANNUAL, CUMULATIVE, AND
PLANNED GIVING BY OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS WHO BELIEVE IN BCM’S MISSION AND WANT
TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR VISION.




THE 1927 SOCIETY

The 1927 Society, which is detailed in the above section, is for individuals,
couples, and families. Membership is based on giving during a rolling 12-month
period.


THE UNBROKEN CIRCLE SOCIETY

The Unbroken Circle Society is a cumulative giving society for individuals
(including couples and families) designed to recognize the impact an individual
has made over his or her lifetime. Individuals do not give separately to gain
entry into this society. Annual gifts that qualify individuals for the 1927
Society add up over the years for qualification to the various levels of the
Unbroken Circle Society.


THE LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society is designed to recognize those individuals whose gifts will
benefit BCM in the future through estate gifts or other planned giving
opportunities.

BELOW YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN
PARTICIPATE AS AN INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE OR FAMILY IN THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE
BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC.



 * UNBROKEN CIRCLE SOCIETY BENEFITS

 * UNBROKEN CIRCLE SOCIETY MEMBERS

 * LEGACY SOCIETY

 * LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

BENEFIT
Member’s name will appear on the permanent Donor Wall display in the Museum and
website and will reflect increases in giving over time.


UNBROKEN CIRCLE GIVING LEVELS

Artist

$5,000 - $9,999

Rising Star

$10,000 - $19,999

Headliner

$20,000 - $49,999

Legend

$50,000 - $99,999

Hall of Fame

$100,000+


HALL OF FAME – $100,000+


 * Joe & Cindy Gregory
 * Paul & Julie Hopper Thomas
 * John & Ann Tickle


LEGEND – $50,000-$99,999


 * Marvin & Marcia Gilliam
 * Rob Nicar






HEADLINER – $20,000-$49,999


 * Frank & Nancy DeFriece
 * Beverly Fanning
 * John & Brenda Fincher
 * Edd Hill
 * Anonymous
 * Larry Kirksey & Terry Smith
 * Keith & Bonnie Liskey
 * Anna Sevier Morgan
 * Mike & Debbie Quillen
 * Michael & Nita Vollmer
 * Scott & Brenda White




RISING STAR – $10,000-$19,999


 * Joe & Sandy Armstrong
 * Dan & Nell Bieger
 * Jim & Kay Bunn
 * Bill & Rose Marie Burriss
 * Allen C. Clark
 * Daris Clifton
 * Ben & Anne Cowan
 * David & Nancy Deal
 * Shelburne & Beulah Ferguson
 * Karen Hester
 * Clyde & Susan Long
 * Myers & Jan Massengill
 * John & Rebecca Matney
 * Todd & Crystal Peak
 * Rush & Lea Powers
 * Charles & Mary Beth Rainero
 * Mike & Linda Riley
 * Thomas & Barbara Smith
 * Jeff Walling
 * Janet Woolwine




ARTIST – $5,000-$9,999


 * Dr. N.L. & Gay Adams
 * Jeff & Amy Benedict
 * Robert & Joday Blevins
 * Scott & Connie Bullock
 * John & Barbara Dahlquist
 * Bill & Andrea Ford
 * Fred Gent
 * Ed & Jennie Gerace
 * Ruth Jerauld Hill Goodpasture
 * Leton Harding
 * Robin & Jill Harrison
 * Bill & Harriet Hartley
 * Richard & Peggy Horner
 * Thomas & Leigh King
 * Logan & Allison McCabe
 * Tom & Sandy McGlothlin
 * Jim & Linda Rainero
 * John & Leah Ross
 * H.D. & Mary Lynn Satterwhite
 * Sam & Amy Shuttle
 * Fred & Judy Slaughter
 * Jeff & Robin Tickle
 * Spike & Lisa Tickle
 * Bill & Billie Whisnant


BENEFIT
Member’s name will appear on a display at the Museum and on the website.


THE LEGACY GIVING STRUCTURE

Inclusion in the Legacy Society begins at a planned gift of $10,000 or more in
wills, estate plans, or other forms of planned giving.

 * Lawrence Inscho





BRISTOL SESSIONS LEADERSHIP CIRCLE



For Businesses and Organizations



OUR BRISTOL SESSIONS LEADERSHIP CIRCLE WAS CREATED TO RECOGNIZE THE GENEROUS
SUPPORT OF BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL
SUPPORT TO OUR ORGANIZATION. THE BRISTOL SESSIONS LEADERSHIP CIRCLE IS BASED ON
DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S ANNUAL OPERATING FUND.
UNDERWRITING AND SPONSORSHIPS DO NOT QUALIFY.



IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OR UNDERWRITER PLEASE CLICK HERE.




SUPPORTER

$250-$499


PARTNER

$500-$999


INVESTOR

$1,000-$4,999


BUILDER

$5,000-$9,999


LEADER

$10,000-$14,999


PILLAR

$15,000-$24,999


CORNERSTONE

$25,000+

Listed at level in Donor Display at Museum and on website

One-day Museum passes to share with others


2


6


12


25


30


40


50

Opportunity to purchase a limited number of Festival tickets at lowest available
price


2


4


6


12


20


30


40

Family membership card that allows unlimited entry to BCMM, and other associated
member benefits


1


1


2


3


4


5


6

Individual Smithsonian membership


1


1


2


3


4


5


6

Invitation to special exhibit openings

Discount on select events and advance purchase opportunities

Complimentary Festival weekend pass


2


4


6


8


10

Single discounted rental at Museum (based on availability)


10% OFF


25% OFF


50% OFF


75% OFF


FREE




DONOR WALL



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