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Garth Brooks always said “just keep taking chances and have fun” which is how he built and lived his music career. Through Books many trials and tribulations as a country music artist, his personal and musical mistakes and accomplishments have made him the acclaimed musician he is today that has influenced many current country artists. He has worked amazingly hard to succeed in the music world. He is especially proud of all the awards he has received over the years. Brooks truly loves entertaining people. Brooks became interested in music when he was young. He became a performer because of his mother Coleen Brooks. He wanted to keep the tradition going by singing because he cherished the moments Coleen and him shared by singing with each other. Brooks was influenced by many different styles of music growing up. His parent’s favorite choice was country, but Brooks liked all styles. He was one of those teenagers who hung rock posters on his wall and went to Queen Concerts, but also enjoyed country…

Sadie Buxton Ms. Price C&C November, 30, 2015 Gwendolyn Brooks was an accomplished poet with a new voice for her time. As a writer, Brooks was able to convey social and political issues . Due largely to this she became the first black female to win the Pulitzer Prize and also served as the poetry consultant to the Library of Congress. Born on June 7, 1917 to David and Keziah Brooks in Topeka, Kansas, she moved to Chicago a short six months later as part of the great migration. Once in…

“The Beans Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks express the routine life of the poor couple satisfy life. The poem is about an old couple who is sitting at the table and starts eating dinner. Suddenly they start to look around them and start thinking about their life. An analysis of the routine and their satisfy life will help us understand the poem. The routine “The Bean Eaters” express the idea that when we are older, we are restricted to follow a typical routine. For example “and remembering,…

Myra Brooks Turner passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Parkwest Hospital surrounded by her family. Myra Brooks-Turner is an educator, an award-winning composer, professional pianist and freelance writer. Having started musical training at The Juilliard School in New York City at age twelve, she holds bachelors and masters honors degrees with piano, theory and composition from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. A professional composer and musical director in Dallas, Myra…

The country band Brooks and Dunn consisted of two vocalists, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. They initially were formed in 1988 in Nashville, TN. Ronnie and Kix were both solo recording artists prior to forming a band together. The band Brooks and Dunn were influenced by many people and many kinds of music and they themselves had a heavy influence on others. Like many country music bands they used influences of Honky-Tonk, Mainstream Rock, and other Rock in their music. A major key aspect that is…

played a huge role in understanding why do humans behave and accomplish goals some that are very adventurous and against a human’s comfort zone. Literature reflects on human 's nature and pulls at their instinct to be adventurous and go against their comfort zone of a normal life to do something extraordinary. Two examples of pieces of literature that show off people that accept the call to adventure while other folks do not ,is the New York Times Article, “A Private Dance? Four Million Web…

Garth Brooks Flying from cables, dancing, strutting across the stage and, on occasion, smashing a guitar. Sounds like a crazy rock concert, right? These are all signs that Garth Brooks is putting on one of his famous shows. Brooks has a concert experience unlike any country artist of his generation. Garth Brooks has brought a new look and feel to country music, making his songs appeal to all ages and all fans. With a steady home, broad influence, and a willingness to put himself on the line,…

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 7, 1962, was Troyal Garth Brooks who is now known nationally as a country music singer. He was the youngest child of his father and mother, Troyal Raymond Brooks, Jr., who was a draft man for an oil company; Colleen McElroy Carroll a 1950's era country singer of Irish. Both his mother and father had been married before so that gave Garth four half-siblings. They then had Kelly and Garth together. Where they lived in Yukon, Oklahoma the family would host talent…

I. Country Music Superstar Troyal Garth Brooks better known as Garth Brooks. Has an interesting story in the music industry, starting at a young age Garth sang to perform and always had to be the center of attention. Garth has a huge love for family and friends; the music was just a voice. Nemours albums and music awards made Brooks the king of country music. Who was Garth behind the mic, besides a performer? Looking in his past, present, and future where Garth unleashes stories of childhood,…

Country music superstar Troyal Garth Brooks is better known as Garth Brooks. With a story in the music industry, Garth finds himself pursuing country music. Starting at a young age Garth sang to perform and always had to be the center of attention. Garth has a huge love for family and friends; the music was just a hobby. Numerous albums and music awards made Brooks the king of country music. Garth brooks behind the microphone shows a heart made up of childhood memories, life with family and a…