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Mel Tillis to be remembered with concert celebrating Mel Tillis Statesiders Day
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Mel Tillis’ daughter and grandchildren are presented a proclamation from Mayor Larry Milton, declaring August 8 as Mel Tillis Statesiders Day. (Special to Branson Globe)
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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer During the most recent meeting of the Branson City Council, Mayor Larry Milton signed a proclamation, declaring August 8 as Mel Tillis Statesiders Day, honoring Tillis and his band for their part in the preservation of traditional country music. The proclamation read, in part, “Whereas, it is recognized that Mel Tillis became a Country Music Hall of Famer for his contributions to the genre as a singer, songwriter and iconic American comedian. He had around three dozen top 10 hits on the country charts, was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1976, and as a crowning achievement, received the National Medal of the Arts from the President of the United States for his contributions to country music.” Marshall Howden, Branson Al-
derman and grandson of Mel Tillis noted, “I’m so proud of the Branson community for coming together in recognition of my grandpa! In the list of entertainer holidays the mayor and I are proclaiming, we had to do something special for the legacy of Mel Tillis and his Statesider Band! It’s going to be a moving event, with special tributes from many Branson stars!” The special concert in honor of Tillis and his band will be held on Monday, August 8, at Branson’s Copeland Theater. Featured performers will include Mel Tillis Jr., Billy Yates, Clay Cooper, Doug Gabriel, The Blackwoods, Brandon Mabe, C.J. Newsom, Rick McEwen, Stevie Lee Woods, The Sons, Tammy and Tona (The Stutterettes), Logan Allen, Trey Dees, and All Hands on Deck,
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as well as the Statesiders Tribute Band. The band features two SEE MEL TILLIS, PAGE 10
Friends, family remember special Branson supporter By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Friends and family members gathered to remember a special area resident last week. Americanna Magness was a champion of the arts. She worked tirelessly, giving of her time and her talents to several area organizations. Magness, a native of Branson, graduated from Branson High School and attended Southwest
Missouri State University as a Music Performance Major before moving to Kansas, where she would live and work for more than 30 years. After retiring from her career in the Wichita High Schools, Americanna and her husband, Tom, moved back to the Branson area. Americanna became a fixture in the area. Combining her love of music, the arts and education,
Americanna found many avenues in which to help the nonprofits of Branson. She became a beloved volunteer at the Taneyhills Community Library, serving on many committees and boards. She was a deacon at Branson’s First Presbyterian Church, where she also sang in the choir, and served on the Board of Directors for the Branson Arts Council, where she received
SEE AMERICANNA MAGNESS, PAGE 14
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