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Fort Worth Has Deep Roots in Music

Musicians such as Ornette Coleman, Townes Van Zandt, Van Cliburn, T-Bone Burnett and Leon Bridges are from here. A musical renaissance is taking shape in the city. Record labels, artists and music lovers are taking note. New venues are complementing legendary halls. People are discovering the new sounds of Fort Worth. On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program.

Music-Friendly City

On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hear Fort Worth partnered to accomplish the five steps set forward by the Texas Music Officer to become a music-friendly community.

• Host a music-friendly community workshop
• Establish a City/County/Region Music Office liaison, who can respond to constituent questions
• Register with the Texas Music Office’s Texas Music Industry Directory
• Demonstration of partnerships with the community's music-related 501c3 nonprofits in order to foster community development.
• Collaboration with music education programs, including area college or university music schools.