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Stop Cutting Hits: The Story of Lefty Frizzell?s ?Long Black Veil?
2008-03-12 19:29:00 Lefty Frizzell rivaled and might have been bigger than Hank Williams in 1951, placing four songs in the top ten at the same time, a feat that’s never been matched. Like Williams, he led a turbulent life, mostly due to his own bad habits, but it was his friend Hank who was immortalized by an ...
Robert E. Lee, ?Stonewall? Jackson, and Jefferson Davis at Stone Mountain
2008-02-11 05:14:00 Robert E. Lee, “Stonewall” Jackson, and Jefferson Davis at Stone Mountain, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Besides the Georgia Aquarium we also drove out to Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain is the largest granite rock in the world and carved on the side of it is this huge picture to honor the fallen soldiers of ...
By: Tam's Think Tank
Stonewall Jackson
2008-01-12 09:23:00 Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824[1] – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and probably the most revered Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee.[2] He is most famous for his audacious Valley Campaign of 1862 and as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. His own troops accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville, which the general survived, albeit with the loss of an arm to amputation. However, he died of complications of pneumonia several days later.Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in United States history. His Valley Campaign and his envelopment of the Union Army right wing at Chancellorsville are studied worldwide even today as examples of innovative and bold leadership. He excelled as well at the First Battle of Bull Run (where he received his famous nickname "Stonewall"), Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksbur...
By: Hot News Anchors
The First Lady Of Stonewall Jackson She's a Rare Woman Coaching Boys
2008-01-11 05:27:00 QUICKSBURG, Va. -- When Sophie Stout opened the e-mail that would change her life and jolt the small town where she lived, she felt an overwhelming sense of purpose. Sitting at the wooden desk in her middle school classroom last March, she didn't immediately consider the ramifications of what it might be like as a woman coaching a high school varsity boys' basketball team. She simply saw an opportunity to fulfill a dream, an avenue to help a struggling program and the many young men who pass through it."You know how sometimes you have something telling you that this would be a good thing?" Stout said. "I had one of those vibes."The e-mail merely announced that the boys' varsity basketball coaching job at Stonewall Jackson High was open; the vibe told Stout the job would be hers. Three months later, the school -- and community -- agreed.Of the 514 public high schools in Virginia, Maryland and the District, Stout is one of two women coaching varsity boys' basketball; the other is ...
By: Goss INDIA
Short Takes - Eagles, Carpenters, Stonewall Jackson
2007-12-21 07:28:00 The Eagles were the NFL's first choice as this year's half-time performer at the Super Bowl. The group turned down the offer which then went to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.Don Henley has said, though, that they are ready, willing and able to play the Grand Ole Opry if invited.Former Rolling Stones Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor will reunite in March for a show in Amsterdam. Taylor will play with Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Also on the bill is Chuck Berry.Toni Tennille has come out with a theory on the death of her friend Karen Carpenter in 1983."Karen was very slender (but) she was one of these gals, like lots of us ladies, who have hips."I believe that one of her managers might have said to her, 'Karen, you need to lose some weight for television, so you won't look heavy on TV. Being the perfectionist that she was, she took that thought to heart and began feeling uncomfortable on television because she wasn't secure with her body and how it looked, and I think that led t...
Aces Beat Kings: Charley Pride Bests Luke Bryan
2007-12-20 17:07:00 Luke Bryan got his butt whipped by Charley Pride at a charity poker event in Las Vegas last week. “I made the final table with Charley. He and I were the chip leaders. There were about four people left, and I got dealt a pair of kings - the money hand. I bet BIG and Charley ...
Stonewall Jackson
2007-06-04 12:00:00 “Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, a revered Confederate general during the American Civil War was actually accidentally shot by his own troops and died of infection from the wound.” [wikipedia] Share This
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Reba McEntire Duet Album Scheduled For Later This Year And Discussion Conti
2007-04-23 21:21:00 Brad Paisley’s 5th Gear is set to be released on June 19, but according to Country Standard Time, he hasn’t finished recording the album yet. I don’t know if this is some kind of story cautioning fans that it might be delayed, or if it’s simply a means to keep Paisley’s name fresh in people’s ...
Stonewall Jackson VS. The Opry: Whose Side Are You On?
2007-02-11 11:13:05 More news has popped up on the Stonewall Jackson and Opry lawsuit. The article basically reiterates all the complaints that Jackson had a while back and explains the other side of the story. Jackson’s Accusations Jackson said he approached Fisher on several occasions and was told things like, ‘I don’t want any gray hairs on that stage or in the audience, and before I’m done there won’t be any’ and ‘You’re too old and too country.’ Jackson further alleged in his lawsuit that the reduction in appearances violated the Opry’s union contract with The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He also said it breached a long-standing agreement between the Opry and its stars that in exchange for performing at least 26 times a year _ even during the height of their careers when they could make much more money playing tour dates _ they could always remain an Opry member. ————-212;——&#... |
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