LAUREL HILL — Dixie Phonics is a music genre that is culturally unique to Laurel Hill, city leaders have proclaimed.
Tallahassee native Herbert Carter, who petitioned for the proclamation Thursday, said southern music's slowed-down tempo has a lot in common with Cajun, bluegrass and Texas swing music.
Carter, who spends most of his time on the road networking for the concept music and performing, hopes Dixie Phonics will make the Panhandle culturally unique to tourists.
Branson, Mo., made hillbilly music unique to its area, Carter said, adding he hopes to generate similar interest for Dixie Phonics.
Surrounding counties and municipalities have already shown support for the genre, with Crestview and DeFuniak Springs passing similar proclamations.
Carter plans to follow up with area municipalities about possibly organizing community workshops for aspiring artists.
"My hopes are that it would create an economical boost to the area in the nearby future," he said.
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