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The original documents are located in Box 34, folder "Country Music Month" of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 34 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library OF THE UNITED HHL STATES. OF THE Country Music Month, October 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation From the farms and mines and ranches of America has come a uniquely American art form-the sound which has become known as country music. Once heard only in certain regions of this Nation, the country sound now can be heard from Manhattan's skyscrapers to the beaches of Malibu. The growth of affection for country music in recent years is a heartening sign of the new interest that Americans take in things uniquely American. A measure of that growth is that there are now more than one thousand radio stations in the United States that play country music exclusively and half of all the radio stations in America play country part of the time. Each day of the year, about twenty-five thousand hours of country music is beamed out into America. Truly, country music has come into its own. It is a music which can be happy or sad, fast or slow, but it is always about life. The words of country music songs talk about life the way it is really lived. Country music is life with a melody. NOW, THEREFORE, I GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, ask the people of this Nation to mark the month of October 1974, with suitable observances as Country Music Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerall R. Ford OF THE UNITED PRE THE STATES OF Country Music Month, October 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Country music-that uniquely American art form-holds a special place in our society. Its stories of struggle, of patience, of patriotism, of love won and lost-all set to music as distinctive and eloquently simple as any in the world-give pleasure and inspiration to millions of Americans. Because country music plays such a significant role in American life, because its stars and its fans alike represent the very heart of America, it is particularly fitting that we as a Nation pay tribute to this very special kind of music. In doing so, we honor the hundreds of talented people who make that music, and the millions more who enjoy it. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, designate October 1975 as Country Music Month, and encourage all Americans to commemorate this designation with suitable observances. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy- five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford PRES THE OF OF STATE THE LIMITED Country Music Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Country music is a descriptive and entertaining chronicle of American life. The melodies and lyrics of a country song are drawn from the very heart of America and its people. The music reflects the joys and sorrows of daily life and it reminds us that truth, compassion and moral character should guide our actions and shape our beliefs. Country music is the spirit of America in song. It has grown in popularity among a wide range of people in all walks of life. It is a uniquely American art form which will flourish as long as the story of our Nation is the story of common people. It is fitting that we pay tribute to the music, to the hundreds of talented people who per- form it and to the millions more who enjoy it. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, designate October 1976 as Country Music Month, and encourage all Americans to commemorate this designation with suitable observances. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of Sep- tember, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. Gerall R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 15, 1976 MEMO FOR: ROLAND ELLIOTT M FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE SUBJECT: Country Music Month -- National School Lunch Week Proclamations Please arrange to have the attached letters robo-typed to the individuals on the enclosed list. Thanks very much. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 13, 1976 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the month of October as Country Music Month, 1976. In his Proclamation the President states, "Country music reflects the joys and sorrows of daily life and it reminds us that truth, compassion and moral character should guide our actions and shape our beliefs. " The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Country Music Month Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, Bill Darmly William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Marguerite: Could you please send country Music Proclamations to the following c/o Mae Axton ? John Lentz Dick Frank Johnny Rodriguez FOR COPIES OF PROCLAMATION mrs. Mae Boren Axton, 49 Music Square West, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Hoyt Axton Box 614, Tahoe City, Cal. 95730 John B. Axton, Box 388. Coalgate, Okla. 74758 Republican Dov strong Roy Acuff. 3940 Moss Rose Dr., Nashville, Tn. 372.16 Oncl candidate NYXON for strong Eddy Arnold, Box 97, Franklin Road, Brentwood, Tn. 37027STRONG FORD Harry Warner, 1107 18th Ave. So., Nashville, Tn. (FORD) FORD Jerry Reed, 824 Glen Leven Dr., Nashville, Tn. 37204 (FORD) strong Mrs. Tex Ritter, 899 So. Curtiswood Lane, Nashville, Tn. 37204 (FORD WIDOW OF TEX Frances Preston, 10 Music Sq. E., Nashville, Tn. 37203 VP-BM I STRONG RITTER whoded alber to Gov. Winfield Dunn, 40 Concord Park E, Nashville, Tn. 37200 presented num Irving Waugh, Pre. WSM, Box 100, Nashville, Tn. 37205 Bud Wendell, Mgr. Opryland, 116 Opry Place, Nashville, Tn. 37210 Hal Durham, Mgr. Grand Ole Opry, 116 Opry Place, Nashville, Tenn. 37210 WENDELL (Hal was roommate of Sen. Baker's Aide) Mrs. Jo Walker, 7 Music Circle No., Nashville, Tn. 37203 (Executive Dir. of CMA Or you could send it/one To COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME and send it to me for it) Sam Louvulla (Producer od Hee Haw) He's from Cal and likes Ford he told clomrs Mae Axton me once He's here now taping HEE HAW, so send it to me for hi Lee Miller (Producer of MUSIC HALL AMERICA From N.Y. or Cal. one Mrs Mae AXTON Wes,Indicated he was sort of scared of competition in power) 49 Music Jauare Nashville, TN37203 He's here taping now, so you can send to me.) Sonny James 4628 Shy's Hill Rd. Nashville, Tn 37215 Mayèr Richard Fulton Metro Courthouse, Nashville, Tn. 37200 (Carter man, but IS the Mayor, and served with Ford in Congress and I think it would be smart so no one could say Partisan Pol Ruth Buzzi, 2309 Malaga Rd. Los Angeles, Ca190028 (I only know she's a friend of mine lso of Tony Orlando' and just refused to endorse Carter, when they contacted her Told them she was too busy) The Osmond Family, 1505 N. Canyon Rd. Provo, Utah 84601 I do not know how they stand They're good friends of mine and I help out on P.R. in the South for them. I do know that they'r strong Mormons and have a lot of influence in that community) Pat Boone 904 N. Beverly Drive. Beverly Hills, Cal. 90213 (Strong Ford) Tony Orlando, 360 N. Rockingham, Brentwood, Cal. (Good friedd strong Ford Does a lot for Country Music I sometimes do his P.R. when he is in this area) Biff Collie, 407 Springdale, Brentwood, Tn 37027 (WAS strong Carter until PLAYBOY interview Is now leaning Ford, and talking to relatives gobs of them in Texas & Cal. about it Baptist Sunday School teacher, and a driving force in Country Music for 25 years Nive looking Smart) Minnie Pearl Brentwood, tenn (Mrs. Henry Cannon) 37027 (Don't know She told me recently she had been leaning Democratically but at this point wasn't sure and she IS a NAME in Country Music) mr mrs Mary & & Terry Davis (Or put it Mary Reeves Davis) P.O. Drawer 1, Madison, To Tenn. 37115 (She is the widow of Jim Reeves still a most powerful force in Country Music He's a former Baptist minister now work closely together in ranching and music Know people all over the world VOCIFEROUSLY ANTI Carter) Billy Grammer, Rte. 4 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, Tenn. 37211 (The one I told you was a Wallace Democrat Member of the Opry was with Wallace on-stage when he was shot Is strong for FORD Said he'd stand on stage with Ford ANYTIME and would tell anyone how dangerous Carter was) Bob Jennings 625 Baxter Lane, Nashville, Tn. 37200 (Strong FORD Works at it, and has been active in Country Music for over 20 years) Jack Stapp, 8 Music Sq. W, Nashville, Tn 37202 (Chairman of Board of TREE Leans to Ford Powerful) Buddy Killen Same address as above on Stapp same comments) The Wilburn Brothers, Teddy & Doyle, 810 Evansdale, Nashville, Tn. 37200 messrs wilburn (Was strong Wallace people Leaned toward Carter at first Even went to one rally Has become Messrs Teddy+ Wilourn Doyle unsure A little scared of him Turned down an invitation to another rally with personal visit Excuse Busy COULD have managed) Chet Atkins (Vice Pres. Of RCA in Nashville and great guitarist) Lynwood Blvd. Nashville, Tenn 37215 (Strong Ford and great influence in Country Music Hall Of Fame, etc and good friend of mine) Mr.Roy Horton Peer Southern, 1740 Bdwy, Ny, Ny 10019 (Not sure of Pro-Foro polities. I only know he's deserving of this honor) Neal Robinson (Vice Pres Braniff Airlines Box 35001 Room A124 Dallas, T. Tex. 75235 Call me on this Gotta be sure but think I I'm right) Mayor (Ex-Mayor) Beverly Briley Deamocrat for Republican Sen. & Pres. Has done a lot for Country Music Beloved by all 1406 Winding Way Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37215 I have others but I thought we should get these out IMMEDIATELY and discuss the rest since there are ony 50 My hair-dresser does a lot of artists and public as well and is strong Ford Husband a football coach (Team currently tops in state) and they do a lot of Civic things and are STRONG in the GREEK community so maybe it would be smart CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AND GET THESE OTHERS OUT TODAY IF POSSIBLE, so THEY'LL GET THEM WHILE THOUSANDS ARE HERE FOR THIS CONVENTION THE TALK WOULD BE GREAT PSYCHOLOGICALLY Mr. Joe Johnson President Four Star Records 49 Music Square West Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Mr. Dick Mc Meekin c/o Mrs. Mae Axton 49 Music Square West Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker c/o Mrs. Mae Axton 49 Music Square West Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Mr. Richard Harris, Jr. 5615 Knollwood Road Bethesda, Maryland 20016 Mr. Thomas A. Davis 1776 F Street Suite 108 Washington, D.C. 20006 Mr. Walter Robinson Executive Vice President - Law National Life and Accident Insurance Company National Life Center Nashville, Tennessee 37250 October 13, 1976 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the month of October as Country Music Month, 1976. In his Proclamation the President states, "Country music ... reflects the joys and sorrows of daily life and it reminds us that truth, compassion and moral character should guide our actions and shape our beliefs." The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Country Music Month Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure FORD & LIBRARY 07V830 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON use in'75 for Country Mine Proclamation FORD & LIBRARY AFRALD COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION, INC. 1511 SIGLER NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37203 (615)244-2840 JO WALKER Executive Director OFFICERS WESLEY H. ROSE, President Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. IRVING WAUGH, Exec. Vice President WSM, Inc. GODDARD LIEBERSON, Vice President CBS Records Group BHASKAR MENON, Vice President Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc. JOHN K. MAITLAND, Vice President MCA Records, Inc. JIM FOGLESONG, Vice President Dot Records BILL FARR, Vice President November 21, 1974 Phonodisc, Inc. DENNIS BROWN, Vice President Joe Brown Enterprises FRANK MANCINI, Secretary RCA Records A. TORIO, Asst. Secretary Victor Music Publishing Company BOB AUSTIN, Treasurer RECORD WORLD JERRY BRADLEY, Asst. Treasurer RCA Records JANET GAVIN, Sgt. at Arms Ms. Marguerite McAuliffey THE GAVIN REPORT c/o White House DIRECTORS JOE TALBOT, Chairman Washington, D. C. 20500 Precision Record Pressing BOB McINTYRE Wolf A. Popper, Inc. BILL LUCAS Dear Ms. McAuliffey: Grey Advertising, Inc. HANK WILLIAMS, JR. Artist CHARLEY PRIDE As you so graciously proposed in a telephone Artist DON LIGHT conversation with me, I've enclosed the names Don Light Talent, Inc. BOB NEAL of individuals who would appreciate receiving William Morris Agency, Inc. BOB TUBERT a copy of President Ford's proclamation of Composer BILL ANDERSON "October is Country Music Month. " Composer RALPH EMERY The Ralph Emery Show CHARLIE DOUGLAS Thank you very much. Best regards. WWL Radio HAROLD MOON POBIAO Canada GARY BUCK Sincerely, Broadland Music, Inc. HARRY "HAP" PEEBLES Harry Peebles Agency COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION, INC. DON ROMEO Don Romeo Agency, Inc. BOB WOLTERING Clairmont Corporation BILL WILLIAMS BILLBOARD Ry Pub MARY REEVES DAVIS Tuckahoe Music, Inc. Ray Pradines J. WILLIAM DENNY Cedarwood Publishing Company Public Relations Director DAN McKINNON KSON Radio BUD WENDELL Grand Ole Opry-Opryland RP/+ C. W. "CHIC" DOHERTY MCA Records, Inc. WADE PEPPER Capitol Records, Inc. JIM SCHWARTZ Schwartz Brothers HUTCH CARLOCK Music City Record Distributors DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE STANLEY ADAMS ASCAP RON BLEDSOE CBS Records ROY HORTON Peer-Southern Organization FRANCES PRESTON Broadcast Music, Inc. CHARLES SCULLY SESAC, Inc. RICHARD H. FRANK, Counsel Barksdale, Whalley, Leaver, Gilbert & Frank MIKE MILOM, Asst. Counsel Barksdale, Whalley, Leaver, Gilbert & Frank CMA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS - 1974-75 OFFICERS Jerry Bradley Jimmy Bowen. RCA Records MGM Records 806 17th Avenue South 7165 Sunset Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 244-9880 Los Angeles, California 90046 (213) 874-0180 Irving Waugh. Dan McKinnon WSM, Inc. McKlnnon Enterprises P. 0. Box 100 P. 0. Box 9830 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 San Diego, California 92109 (615) 749-2264 (714) 286-1240 Joe Talbot A. Torio Precision Record Pressing, Inc. Victor Music Publishing Corporation 1512 Hawkins Street 4-26-18 Jingumae, Shibuyaku Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Tokyo, Japan (615) 244-7954 Porter Wagoner Janet Gavin Porter Wagoner Enterprises THE GAVIN REPORT 813 18th Avenue South 1 Embarcadero Center, #2113 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 San Francisco, California 94111 (615) 327-0444 (415) 392-7750 (B111) Stanley Adams Paul Tannen ASCAP Screen Gems-Columbia Music One Lincoln Place 1207 16th Avenue South New York, New York 10023 Nashville, Tennessee 37212 (212) 595 3050 (615) 385-3355 Frank Jones Mary Reeves Davis Capitol Records 806 16th Avenue South Jim Reeves Enterprises P.0. Drawer 1 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Madison, Tennessee 37215 (615) 244-1842 (615) 868-1150 Chic Doherty Tammy Wynette MCA Records 4121 Franklin Road 803 16th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37204 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 244-5265 (615) 244-8944 Frank Mull Bill Lowery AVCO Records Lowery Group 1511 Sigler Street P. 0. Box 9687 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Atlanta, Georgia 30319 (615) 255-0411 (404) 233-6703 CMA Officers & Directors - 1974-75 Page 2 DIRECTORS Bill Denny, Cedarwood Publishing Company Billy Davis 815 16th Avenue South McCann Erickson, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee 37203 485 Lexington Avenue (615) 255-6535 New York, New York 10017 (212) 697-6000 Joe Allison 4005 Franklin Road Charlie Douglas : Nashville, Tennessee 37204 P. 0. Box K (615) 383-6039 Picayune, Mississippi 39466 (504) 529-4444 Bill Anderson 1905 Division Street Jim Foglesong Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Dot Records (615) 327-1700 1225 16th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Bob Austin (615) 385-3732 RECORD WORLD 1700 Broadway Roy Horton New York, New York 10019 Peer-Southern Organization (212) 765-5020 1740 Broadway New York, New York 10019 (212) 265-3910 Ron Bledsoe CBS Records Jimmy Jay 804 16th Avenue South United Talent Nashville, Tennessee 37203 1907 Division Street (615) 259-4321 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 244-9412 Johnny Bond 1001 North Lincoln Street Sam Lovullo Burbank, California 91506 Yongestreet Productions 357 North Canon Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 Gary Buck (213) 273-8290 Broadland Music Ltd. 1 Valleybrook Drive Bill Lucas Don Mills, Ontario, Canada (416) 449-6432 Grey Advertising 777 Third Avenue Hutch Carlock New York, New York 10017 (212) PL1-3500 Music City Record Distributors 25 Lincoln Street Mike Maitland Nashville, Tennessee 37210 MCA Records (615) 255-7315 100 Universal City Plaza Bob Cook Universal City, California 91608 (213) 985-4321 RCA Records 101 Duncan Mill Road Frank Mancini Don Mills, Ontario, Canada RCA Records (416) 363-3443 1133 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 (212) 586-3000 CMA Officers & Directors - - 1974-75 Page 3 Bob Neal Bud Wendell William Morris Agency Opryland, USA 2325 Crestmoor P. O. Box 2138 Nashville, Tennessee 37215 Nashville, Tennessee 37214 (615) 385-0310 (615) 889-6600 Wade Pepper Hugh West 1195 Mt. Paran Road, N.W. One-Stop Record House Atlanta, Georgia 30327 P. 0. Box 7928 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 (404) 875-9777 Frances Preston BMI Bill Williams 710 16th Avenue South BILLBOARD Nashville, Tennessee 37203 1719 West End (615) 259-3625 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 329-3925 Charley Pride (Artist) P. 0. Box 30507 Dallas, Texas 75230 Dick Frank Jack Roberts Third National Bank Bldg. Jack Roberts Agency Seventh Floor 17522 Bothell Way, N.E. Nashville, Tennessee 37219 Bothell, Washington 98011 (615) 244-0020 (206) 485-6511 Mike Milom Bill Robinson Third National Bank Bldg. WIRE Radio Seventh Floor P. 0. Box 88456 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 (615) 244-0020 (317) 925-9201 Don Romeo Don Romeo Agency, Inc. 666 Farnam Bldg. Mrs. Jo Walker Omaha, Nebraska 68102 (401) 346-5373 Country Music Association, Inc. 1511 Sigler Street Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Wesley H. Rose (615) 244-2840 Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. 2510 Franklin Road Nashville, Tennessee 37204 (615) 297-8591 Charles Scully SESAC, Inc. 10 Columbus Circle New York, New York 10022 (212) 586-3450 Jerry Bailey THE TENNESSEAN zzoo Broadway Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Bill Hance THE NASHVILLE BANNER zzoo Broadway Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Norman Anderson Columbia Records 804 16th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Bill Hudson Bill Hudson & Associates 905 l6th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Ray Pradines Country Music Association, Inc. 2522 Sigler Street Nashville, Tennessee.37203 Juanita Jones CASHBOX Magazine 2522 Sigler Street Nashville, Tennessee 37203 John Sturdivant RECORD WORLD Magazine 806 16th Avenue South 23, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 as Lawayne Satterfield Music City News 2314 Pine Street Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Mrs. Dorothy Ritter 899 South Curtiswood Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37204 Country MUSIC ASSOCIATION,INC VISIT THE COUNTRY MUSIC WASHVILLE 1511 SIGLER . NASHVILLE TENNESSEE 37203 NJV2174 HALL OF FAME 10 IN NASHVILLE TENDS Ms. Marguerite McAuliffey WHITE HOUSE MAIL c/o White House RECEPTION & SECURITY Washington, D. C. 20500 NOV 23 1974 Processed by: THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 17, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: MARGARET McAULIFFE FROM: JAN BARBIERI I understand from Bob Linder that you have copies of the Country Music Month proclamation and could take care of getting out a couple of presentation copies to the Mid-Atlantic Country Music Association. The individuals are: Margaret Dowhen, Director of National Promotion Frank Gosman, Chairman of the Board They should both be sent to: Mid-Atlantic States Country Music Association 11350 Baltimore Boulevard Greenbelt, Maryland 20705 pent FORD LIBRARY is GERALD 11/7/74 Country Music Month 1974 Decober 16, 1974. Type with me Ray Pradines Dueigs of Public Relations for the Country Music Assistion He will send a list of 45 individuals tel: 615/244-2840. FORD is LIBRARY MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 11, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: Marguerite McAuliffe The President has signed a Proclamation entitled: "Country Music Month, October 1974" Robert Linder Linder Robert D. Linder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 12, 1974 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE COUNTRY MUSIC MONTH, OCTOBER 1974 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION From the farms and mines and ranches of America has come a uniquely American art form -- the sound which has become known as country music. Once heard only in certain regions of this Nation, the country sound now can be heard from Manhattan's skyscrapers to the beaches of Malibu. The growth of affection for country music in recent years is a heartening sign of the new interest that Americans take in things uniquely American. A measure of that growth is that there are now more than one thousand radio stations in the United States that play country music exclusively and half of all the radio stations in America play country part of the time. Each day of the year, about twenty-five thousand hours of country music is beamed out into America. Truly, country music has come into its own. It is a music which can be happy or sad, fast or slow, but it is always about life. The words of country music songs talk about life the way it is really lived. Country music is life with a melody. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, ask the people of this Nation to mark the month of October 1974, with suitable obser- vances as Country Music Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. GERALD R. FORD # # # #