ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music (MSCCM) in Philadelphia, Mississippi will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of country music through live musical performance and educational programming. This tribute to the culture and rural ethics of America will be presented in a world-class country music museum and performing arts center. Through a lifelong awareness to protect and preserve country music’s legacy: Marty Stuart has assembled a collection that spans over 20,000 pieces to tell a rich, emotional and personal story of the lives of our common heritage.

The $30 million project will create a 50,000+ square foot campus featuring the historic and recently renovated Ellis Theater, a newly constructed museum, classrooms, a community hall, meeting and event space, and a rooftop performance venue. MSCCM will embrace the roots of country music in its educational curriculum and programming. Changing displays will include internationally travelled artifacts and memorabilia, photography, outsider/folk art and Native American crafts. These art forms represent country music’s history and foreshadow it future. Musical programming will feature both legendary stars and the emerging artists of tomorrow.

Thank you for your interest in the Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music. We hope to welcome you soon to our center, to enjoy one of the finest, privately-owned collections in country music and to embrace the history of country music.

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The Congress of Country Music accepts monetary and non-cash donations, as well as donations of appropriate artifacts. Every gift, regardless of size, is appreciated.

If you’d like to have the name of yourself, family members, friend, business, etc. a part of the Country Music Congress legacy, please select one of the naming opportunities below:

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NAMING RIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES

Mezzanine Seats

$250

37 of 136 donations

Theater Floor Seats

$500

29 of 241 donations

Theater Ticket Booth

$10,000 - SOLD OUT

2 of 2 donations

Stained Glass Windows

$20,000 - Traditionally leaded glass windows.  Inspired by Marty’s affinity for cathedral architecture.

6 of 16 donations

Decorative Lights/Sconces

$2,500 - Custom designed by Ulla Darni.

6 of 18 donations

Beams in the Community Hall

$10,000 - Overhead Gothic hammer beams made from reclaimed wood stock in Marty’s personal architectural salvage…

5 of 7 donations

Limestone Statues

$10,000 - Inspired by Ervin T. Rouse, writer of “Orange Blossom Special” and Connie Smith:  two…

1 of 2 donations

Exhibit Hall

$2,500,000 - Clad in zinc shingles to complement the Gothic overtones of the Community Hall, the…

0 of 1 donation

Ellis Theater

$10,000,000 - The historic Ellis Theater, built in 1926, will be completely restored to serve as…

0 of 1 donation

Community Hall

$5,000,000 - A new structure, designed with a church-like presence to invoke Marty’s passion for Gothic…

0 of 1 donation

Archives

$500,000

0 of 1 donation

Changing Exhibit Space

$500,000 - Will accommodate travelling exhibits, community arts and showcase recent additions to the collection.

0 of 1 donation

Roof Top Event Space

$500,000 - A 4000 sq ft roof top space perfect for outdoor events, weddings, musical performances.

0 of 1 donation

Ellis Theater Marquee

$250,000 - Original marquee, recently reconditioned.

0 of 1 donation

Large Stained Glass Window

$250,000 - Twenty foot tall Gothic tracery window, hand-leaded stained glass window.

0 of 1 donation

Ellis Theater Stage

$250,000 - SOLD OUT New construction with gothic detailing and millwork with tracery wood detailing.

1 of 1 donation

Rooftop Stage

$100,000

0 of 1 donation

Classrooms

$100,000

0 of 2 donations

Atrium and Balcony

$100,000 - Will provide seating for film, lectures, and intimate performances.

0 of 2 donations

Royal Box Seats

$100,000 - Honoring Mississippi’s musical sons and daughters:  Jimmie Rodgers, Charley Pride, Faith Hill, Marty Stuart,…

0 of 4 donations

Base Tablets

$100,000 - Commemorative stone tablets that feature quotes from songwriters, artists and musicians.

0 of 32 donations

Ellis Theater Mezzanine

$100,000 - New construction with gothic millwork.

0 of 1 donation

Green Rooms

$100,000

0 of 4 donations

Billboards

$100,000 - Seven 20’ x 20’ boards with illumination.  10 year licenses.

0 of 7 donations

Radio Control Booth

$100,000 - Studio space for capture of oral histories, interviews with visiting celebrities and broadcast of…

0 of 1 donation

Fireplace

$100,000 - Central gathering place for songwriting, picking and guitar pulls.  Hand stacked stone.

0 of 1 donation

Gift Shop

$50,000 - Will feature Congress of Country Music souvenirs, local arts & crafts, prints clothing, and…

0 of 1 donation

Fast Casual Concessions

$50,000 - Will feature local specialties, snacks, lite bites.

0 of 1 donation

Production Room

$50,000

0 of 1 donation

Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of friends like you. The Congress is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization recognized by the IRS (EIN 43-4878311), which means that donations to the Congress are tax deductible. Support the Congress today, and make a meaningful investment in our nation’s cultural resources. The Congress of Country Music accepts monetary and non-cash donations, as well as donations of appropriate artifacts. Every gift, regardless of size, is appreciated. Thank you for your support of the Congress of Country Music.