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

Ellis Theatre Auditorium

$1,000,000 - The historic Ellis Theater, built in 1926, will be completely restored to serve as…

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Ellis Theatre Stage

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

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Ellis Theatre Marquee

$250,000 - Original marquee, recently reconditioned.

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Ellis Theatre Mezzanine

$100,000 - New construction with gothic millwork.

1 of 1 donation

Royal Box Seats

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

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Kennedy Center Seats

$200,000 for all seats

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Projection Booth / Production Room

$150,000

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Sound & Lights

$200,000 - Custom designed by Ulla Darni.

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sound & Lights

Lobby & Atrium – SOLD OUT

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

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Dressing Rooms

$150,000

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Theater Ticket Booth

$50,000 - SOLD OUT

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Elevator

$100,000

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elevator

Decorative Lights/Sconces

$100,000 for all 20 sconces

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Magnolia Alley

$150,000 Landscape covered walk-in/ load-in space from Range Ave to backstage

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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.