Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Branson marks 50 years of Live Music


2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the live music scene in Branson, Missouri. From that initial spark, Branson has grown into what 60 Minutes calls the "Live Country Music Capital of the Universe."

That makes the Branson Strip a historic landmark. From an initial start with one or two shows, Branson now features more than 100 live shows, featuring all types of music and entertainment, amusement parks, the Branson Scenic Railway, the Showboat Branson Belle, resorts, hotels, restaurants and much more.

What many people do not realize, however, is that the Branson area is rich in historic sites. From Big Cedar Resort, which preserves structures from a private wilderness resort built before the Great Depression (and also boasts its own ghost) to the historic Silver Dollar City amusement park, which you might recognize because some of its buildings where used as sets for the "Beverly Hillbillies" tv show, the Branson area has numerous points of historic interest. The mountain scenery of the Ozarks is also quite beautiful.

To learn more, please visit our new Branson pages at www.exploresouthernhistory.com/branson1.

2 comments:

Hitsofthe60s said...

"Live Music Capital of the World" Branson is not just country anymore. One of the top shows to see as voted by 471 Magazine is #1 Hits of the 60's. All the great Pop Music of the 60's Deacde. A live band and cast will bring to life the 60's Decade through music, dance, comedy and unique video segments.

Dale Cox said...

Absolutely true. There is a wide variety of shows in Branson featuring all types of music and entertainment.