NewsSeptember 16, 2026
U.S. House Passes Bill to Boost Music Tourism Nationwide
Photo: Tyler Merbler from USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)The bipartisan American Music Tourism Act cleared the House this week, aiming to promote music heritage travel across the country — a category Nashville already dominates.
WhenWednesday, September 16, 2026
The legislation, if it clears the Senate, would direct federal support toward promoting music-related tourism, from historic venues to recording studios and festivals.
Nashville, already the nation's top music-tourism draw, stands to benefit from any national campaign that points travelers toward cities built around musical heritage.