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Line 20: + + + − As a country music center, Branson evolved through three stages of development: use of local talent, introduction of nationally recognized veteran performers, and an infusion of a younger generation of stars. For the country music artist, Branson provides a music setting historically associated with traditional country music, an opportunity to perform on a regular basis in a permanent location, cultural and physical landscapes ideally suited for establishment of residence, and investment possibilities. For the country music fan, Branson's advantages over Nashville, Tennessee, include low-cost, family entertainment clustered in one area, multiple theaters with greater seating capacities, and additional tourist-oriented amenities.<ref>George O. Carney, "Branson: The New Mecca of Country Music." ''Journal of Cultural Geography'' 1994 14(2): 17-32. 0887-3631</ref>
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Branson host 45 music theaters with seating for 75 to 4,000 people. The town's 56,000 theater seats compares to the 45,000 seats on Broadway. The variety of musical offerings includes country, pop, gospel, bluegrass, western, rock n roll, classical jazz and Broadway. Vaudeville is represented by comedy, magic and variety shows. Each theater hosts from one to three different shows daily. Collectively, they host more than 80 shows and offer live entertainment from early morning until late evening. Growth continues apace. Branson Landing opened in 2006, an enormous new downtown lakefront development. The mixed-use complex features a multi-purpose convention center with adjoining 300-room hotel and an 80-acre retail shopping and restaurant district – all located on scenic Lake Taneycomo. It stretches the envelope by including shops such as Ann Taylor and Victoria's Secret, a handful of bars, and luxury condominiums.
Branson host 45 music theaters with seating for 75 to 4,000 people. The town's 56,000 theater seats compares to the 45,000 seats on Broadway. The variety of musical offerings includes country, pop, gospel, bluegrass, western, rock n roll, classical jazz and Broadway. Vaudeville is represented by comedy, magic and variety shows. Each theater hosts from one to three different shows daily. Collectively, they host more than 80 shows and offer live entertainment from early morning until late evening. Growth continues apace. Branson Landing opened in 2006, an enormous new downtown lakefront development. The mixed-use complex features a multi-purpose convention center with adjoining 300-room hotel and an 80-acre retail shopping and restaurant district – all located on scenic Lake Taneycomo. It stretches the envelope by including shops such as Ann Taylor and Victoria's Secret, a handful of bars, and luxury condominiums.
It also has one of two museums which feature artifacts from the ''[[RMS Titanic]]''.
As a country music center, Branson evolved through three stages of development: use of local talent, introduction of nationally recognized veteran performers, and an infusion of a younger generation of stars. For the country music artist, Branson provides a music setting historically associated with traditional country music, an opportunity to perform on a regular basis in a permanent location, cultural and physical landscapes ideally suited for establishment of residence, and investment possibilities. For the country music fan, Branson's advantages over Nashville, Tennessee, include low-cost, family entertainment clustered in one area, multiple theaters with greater seating capacities, and additional tourist-oriented amenities.<ref>George O. Carney, "Branson: The New Mecca of Country Music." ''Journal of Cultural Geography'' 1994 14(2): 17-32. 0887-3631</ref>
==Culture==
==Culture==
Branson has remained ethnically and religiously homogeneous and has used its image as a simple and safe country town with strong family values to attract increasing number of tourists. There is little liquor and no casinos, prostitution, or off-color venues. The Osmonds, Yakov Smirnoff, Tony Orlando and Andy Williams have all drawn enormous crowds in Branson. Wayne Newton, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson all flopped. Native Texan [[Clay Cooper]] performs up to five times per week at his own theater in Branson.
Branson has remained ethnically and religiously homogeneous and has used its image as a simple and safe country town with strong family values to attract increasing number of tourists. There is little liquor and no casinos, prostitution, or off-color venues. The Osmonds, Yakov Smirnoff, Tony Orlando and Andy Williams have all drawn enormous crowds in Branson. Wayne Newton, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson all flopped. Native Texan [[Clay Cooper]] performs up to five times per week at his own theater in Branson.