10/25/2026
On October 25, 1989, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed October as Country Music Month, recognizing the genre’s important place in American culture and heritage.
As he stated, “Over the years, country music has given an eloquent expression to the American spirit.” Two years later, on October 2, 1991, President Bush celebrated that same spirit in a speech at the Country Music Awards, alongside country music legends and that year’s host, Reba McEntire. “It’s easy to see why America loves country music: country music loves America.”
Celebrate the sounds and stories that have shaped our nation! Visit George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to discover more country music history in our exhibit, E Pluribus Unum: Celebrating the American Experience.