TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jan 24, 2025

Federal lawmakers from Tennessee announced Thursday they introduced a bill aimed at increasing music-related tourism across the U.S. The "American Music Tourism Act of 2025" was introduced by Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-TN, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-TN, with Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragán, D-CA, co-leading the effort, WBIR reports. The bill directs the assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism to facilitate incentives and conferences to boost music tourism. It also emphasizes promoting "rural and other destinations" rich in cultural heritage or ecological tourism for international meetings, conferences or exhibitions. The secretary would also be tasked with identifying key locations and events tied to music tourism and promoting them, with leaders required to report on progress.