Ambition, motivation and determination are all personality traits that contribute to Dolly's success as an artist. She knew she would someday be a star, years before she boarded a bus headed for Nashville. These qualities also helped in the building of her successful family destination empire. Before turning 40, her plans to open her own theme park were well underway. She launched Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction just two years after opening Dollywood and she was just getting started.…
The thesis for Bell’s article on Dolly Madison on the other hand focuses on more specific parts of the article. The thesis of this articles gradually develops from talking about how most first ladies are usually overlooked and making its way to the main point which is mostly about Dolly Madison’s character and personality as a first lady. This part of the thesis focuses on the dual-temperaments of Dolly Madison where in one moment she is “ruling Washington by means of her famous soirees” and then “with enough spunk” she is able to “rescue singlehandedly White House valuables and important state papers from the approaching British Army.” The thesis also mentions how compared to her husband she seemed like a “somewhat empty-headed party-giver.”…
Miranda Leigh Lambert-Shelton was born on November 10, 1983 in Longview,Texas but she was raised in Lindale, Texas. She is a country singer. She married country singer Blake Shelton. They bought a house in Nashville but plan to continue to live in Oklahoma full time.…
He won many awards such as five country music entertainer of the year awards, CMA’s album of the year award, four straight Emmy awards, CMA and ACM’s top entertainer prize award, and many more. After turning 29, he landed himself a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, that has made him a BMI Icon award winner, and one of the best-selling artists in country music history. He received these awards for his father’s songs. HARD TIMES…
Lucille Ball was an actress, a TV legacy, and a Broadway star. She challenged the norms and delighted people with her humorous acting. This didn’t all start off so easy for her. In reality she went through so many hardships, but persevered through so that she could achieve her dream of becoming a famous actress. The entertainment industry was greatly impacted by the pioneer Lucille Ball through her achievements with her career, her famous show I Love Lucy, and her billion dollar Empire.…
Music veteran Clive Davis received the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards last night. The award recognizes work that contributes to raising awareness of racial and social issues. Davis has played a major role in developing the careers of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, TLC, Jennifer Hudson (http://fdrmx.com/jennifer-hudson-excited-broadway-debut/), and other recording artists. Davis accepted his Vanguard Award, and made a very powerful and compelling speech. The music executive said that he realized early in his career that African-American R&B artists were not treated fairly in the music business, and they were suffering financially and missing out on career opportunities.…
Gaelle Medidor Civil Rights Activist February 22, 2017 Ruby Bridges Ruby Bridges is famous for doing something most of us take for granted today: going to elementary school. But that simple act by one small girl played an important part in the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby Nell Bridges was born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi, and grew up on the farm her parents and grandparents sharecropped in Mississippi. When she was 4 years old, her parents, Abon and Lucille Bridges, moved to New Orleans, hoping for a better life in a bigger city. The fact that Ruby Bridges was born the same year that the Supreme Court's Brown vs. Board of Education decision desegregated…
Being a musician takes lots of skill. Many different styles have different challenges and can make or break an artist career. Talent plays a big part in a musician’s life. Many capable artists including, soul singer, pianist and songwriter, Aretha Franklin have made many accomplishments in their lifetime. Aretha’s career is such a big success from every part of her early life,the many awards she has earned to her life now.…
Dr. Barbara Ransby, the author of the book is a well-recognized historian, writer and activist. Ransby’s reputation makes the book a reputable source. This secondary source was published decades after the civil rights movement. Even though the book was published thirteen years ago it is still relevant to the research because it reports and recognizes the unknown leadership Ella Baker. Ella Baker was the backbone of the civil rights movement.…
Critics would make negative comments about them and most said they hated them. Yet, their music was a hit all around the world. They sold over one hundred million albums nationally, received three Grammy nominations for best hard rock performance, and had numerous sold-out tours around the globe. Motley Crue also received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. These accomplishments are only some of the many accolades they received during their time.…
Although African Americans were emancipated by the 20th century, they still faced racism, Jim Crow disfranchisement tactics, and oppression. They had been struggling for equality, freedom, a voice, and a matter of simply being able to live their life just as everyone else (whites to be exact). The most affected area was southern America. Afro-Americans, especially the offspring of those who had lived through enslavement and the failure of the Reconstruction era, were trying to migrate to the northern area for a better lifestyle in work, education, and family. Through this migration from the country to the city in the 1920’s, a “New Negro” developed in America, highlighting a new generation of African American community in the sense of culture, art, literature, paintings, drama, and music.…
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Her father was named Robert Lee Parton. He worked in construction but he also was a subsistence farmer. Her mother, Avie Lee Caroline, stayed at home with Dolly and her siblings. Dolly described her family as “dirt poor”.…
About a month ago, I won my first Grammy. I won three Grammys that night for Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best R&B Album. The night was replete with adventure and you are about to read all about it! I was at The Beverly Hills Hotel, with my sister, mother, grandmother and best friend. We heard a piercing and wrenching knock on the door, which turned out to be my professional stylist, Jea.…
We already brought you part one of the 15 things you didn't know about Miley Cyrus, and now we're back with part two! Check out eight more facts you didn't know about this outrageous star who's seemingly always in the spotlight. Number Eight: She Has a Heart Condition. Miley has tachycardia, which basically means her heart beats at a faster rate than it should.…
Her hit single “Tim McGraw” was on the Top 10 charts for country music as soon as it came out and would remain there for weeks. Her next…