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Committee adds song 'Tennessee' by Drew Holcomb to state songs list (forwarded)
Summary
Representative Barrett presented HB 1543 to add Drew Holcomb's song 'Tennessee' to the state's list of official songs; committee approved the referral 9‑0 and sponsor quoted the artist about the song's resonance.
Representative Barrett said HB 1543 would add the song "Tennessee," written and performed by Tennessee native Drew Holcomb, to the state's official songs. Barrett provided context about Holcomb's Shelby County roots and his career, and quoted the songwriter describing audiences singing along to the chorus: "Tennessee, Tennessee, I was born here and raised here, and I'll make my grave here."
No members objected; the clerk recorded a 9‑0 vote and the bill moves out of committee with a positive recommendation to State and Local Government.
