For decades the musical hub of this wondrous country has been Memphis, Tennessee. The mere mention of Elvis proves that. But lately there has been a new challenger in town – Branson, Missouri.
This tiny town of just 6,100 people has been draining Memphis’ title as musical capital for several years, and Branson vacation packages are now a big business – especially among country music fans, with such names as Ann-Margret, Gladys Knight, Barbara Mandrell, Wayne Newton, Charley Pride and Andy Williams now calling it home.
I’m no fan of country tunes myself, but any town that can lay claim to so many former stars must have something special. If you feel the same, maybe that’s the place for your next vacation?
