Dolly Parton

News Article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/28/newsid_2754000/2754033.stm Song: Travelin’ Soldier by Dixie Chicks Both of these are about the beginning of the Vietnam War. The song is about a girl that is working in a little diner and meets a young boy that just turned eighteen. The soldier is in his military uniform waiting for the bus to go to Vietnam. In this article it is also saying how they had to send out drafts for males that had turned eighteen to go and…

1875. Nashville had a battle in 1864 and it was won by the union. Belmont mansion is the largest mansion in Tennessee and was owned by a union general. Tennessee has a unique amusement park called Dollywood named after Dolly Parton. The Dollywood splash country also referred to Dolly Parton’s childhood when he swam in the great smoky mountains…

Country music has changed through the years. Country music today is much different than the country music you would have heard even just 15 years ago. There are a verity of different forms of country now which is all still put under one category but I would say that you could split it up into at least two. Today’s Country music is very much on the mainstream and popish where 20 years ago it had a specific sound; you would hear it and so oh that’s country. It is actually sometimes quite…

NAME: Tera Lovelady COURSE: Socio 154 REVIEW #: 10 TITLE : REVIEW – Miss Representation A) ABSTRACT OR THESIS SUMMARY – Miss Representation is a film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. It began with statistics of average U.S. media consumption, and discussed media's view of women. A multitude of photos, videos, and graphics were shown that placed women in positions that were mostly sexual, and all inappropriate, showing that media does not take women seriously…

Child beauty pageants started around 1921 but only recently have it become a trend. However, in France legislators feel child pageants should be banned in the USA. Child beauty pageants encourage children to act as an adult in a sexual manner. The girls have to sacrifice childhood activities for beauty pageants. Many young girls value external beauty rather than internal beauty. Beauty pageants can take away the experience of growing up at the right age. Sexualizing girls in both photo shoots…

Beauty pageants have been a part of history. They are events in which the participants, usually females, of all ages are being judged based on their talent, physical beauty, and an interview portion. In which the contestants all dolled up in outfits, makeup, and excessive amounts of hair products. Some people regard beauty competitions as eye catching, harmless entertainment, but often the rigors of this pageantry inhibit the normal development of children, socially, and psychologically.…

Music In this century of ours there are thousands of artists who strive on selling their music to the world. However there is one very iconic artist that has transformed the lives of people in many ways. That artist is Taylor swift. How Taylor arose to claim the air of fame she now possesses all started form her early years. Ever from a young age she was always inclined towards singing and song writing. However she became so passionate about it she would do it for long periods of time, so much…

Music is a way of life, it’s the beat in the human heart and the rhythm of a person’s step. Some people have the ability to make music even more touching and meaningful to human life. These people are composers and use their talent to bless us with music. One of the famous songwriters/musician is the talented and esteemed Taylor Swift. The music she writes reflects her background, career and other relevant information. Taylor Swift’s background is an important part of who she is, knowing these…

Definition of Country Music For some people, country music was what made up their childhood. Others, they don't prefer to hear the rhythm, instruments, or even voices of this specific genre. Over generations, country music has changed more than people would have ever thought. Yet, it is still the same in many ways. While today's country might be defined as “Honkey-Tonk music,” or “white mans soul music” (Kris Kristofferson). To me, country music is real life music. Country songs bring our people…

Spring Breakers 35.7144° N, 83.5114° W. Elevation 3,300 feet (1,000 m). Total population 3,944. Yes, Gatlinburg, Tennessee was to be our spring break destination. I would be near the birthplace of Dolly Parton and was a temporary home of, actor, Jim Bakker. When I was told about the potential trip to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, I was beyond thrilled. After to finding out the prodigious news, I started to count don't down the months, that faded into weeks, which then withered down to days…