2. George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush caused quite a stir when he attended the 25th annual Country Music Association awards in 1991. President Bush is the first and only president to attend the event. He even appeared at the end of the broadcast to deliver a touching speech praising country music.
“Country music gives us a window on the real world,” Bush said. “It’s easy to see why America loves country music. Country music loves America.”
Performers at Bush’s funeral in 2018 included The Oak Ridge Boys and Reba McEntire.