Essay Robert Altmans "Nashville"

Charlie Pride did it in 1971. Darius Rucker did it in 2009. That’s it. Two black men, spanning thirty-eight years, are the only black artists to win a Country Music Association Award. With country music rooted in bluegrass and rhythm and blues, why aren’t there more black country music stars? When considering the roots of country music, and how closely related country is to blues, bluegrass and honky tonk music, an examination of what happened to all the black musicians seems warranted, no? This paper examines the dearth of black artists in country music and the careers of one of the few black artists who has had commercial success in this genre of music.

“No shoes, No shirt, No problems. Blues what blues…hey I forgot them. The sun and the sand and a drink in my hand with no bottom and no shoes, no shirt, and no problems! (Lyrics on Demand). These are the lyrics of infamous country legend Kenney Chesney. Kenney Chesney is a leading artist in the country music industry. Earlier in his life, he experienced several set backs and disappointments on his way to becoming a country singer. Nashville, TN was very difficult on this young song writer, as it was the same to others. However, with persistants and dedication, Kenny Chesney finally made a name for himself, and is now a “Big Star.”

For me, returning to Nashville has been a long-term goal. In 2010, I left my small hometown in Alabama to attend The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona. During my time there, I became proficient in the technical and business aspects of the recording industry. After completing my studies, I secured an internship at Blackbird Studio in Berry Hill, Tennessee. Months of training and hands-on experience at Blackbird culminated in a decision to settle in the city. Coming to this conclusion was easy. I saw the well-oiled machine that was Nashville’s music industry; I also saw that other cities with comparable industries lacked the hometown feel and Southern hospitality that Tennessee provided. Nashville was the obvious

Wynton Learson Marsalis is a jazz trumpeter of the highest caliber. Marsalis was born in the home of jazz, New Orleans, in 1961. He has been entertaining the world for decades with his mastery of trumpet improvisations; that scream the influences of greats like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. Marsalis played jazz with many of the greats, in particular Art Blakey. In 1980 he became one of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Marsalis is dedicated to the preservation of jazz and the roots of jazz music. His styles range from Post-Bop to Big Band Jazz. He is currently the Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in New York City.

The work of music which has both unsettled and challenged my conventional views on music has been the development of an offshoot genre of country music. It has been an extremely controversial genre, and its development has been intriguing to follow. This new type of music, often defined as "bro country," has challenged both myself and traditional music values, and while I cannot say that I certainly enjoy this type of music, it has certainly received incredible feedback.

In Australia, the art of collaboration is alive and well. But the concept of writing a song purely for another performer is engraved in Nashville’s music industry. During a conversation with locals here in Nashville, a self description of a ‘songwriter’ can contrast with my own understanding of this term. The Nashville music industry thrives from a clear distinction between a writer and a performer, and perhaps this clear focus on refining the art of story telling is what engraves Nashville as the United States hub for songwriting.

It was August 11th 2015. We were all tired from the long car ride. The temperature was different from Cincinnati, it felt hotter in downtown Nashville. You could see people everywhere, going in and out of stores and bars. Even though I was exhausted this place was pretty cool. I could hear bands playing everywhere and everywhere you looked there were country stores and people that were dressed in all country

Yesterday the music world lost one of the great singer songwriters. With the loss of Guy Clark, Country music lost of one of its moorings to true originality and authenticity. While I certainly can’t claim to be an authority on Guy Clarks works, I’ve heard his songs enough to appreciate the depth and poetry of his lyrics. I had the good fortune to be contracted to write for one of EMI publishing’s joint ventures in the early nineties. And If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Clark was a writer at EMI publishing during this time as well. One of the factors that added to the excitement of writing on music row in those days was the possibility of meeting or even catching a glimpse of a songwriting giant like him. And no; sadly, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Guy Clark. I did however pour my cup of coffee from the same pot as he in the EMI writer’s lounge one cold winter morning! That may not sound like much to you, but when you’re a young struggling writer, you hang on any chance to draw similarities; however diluted, between yourself and a legend like Guy (I can call him that because after all… we did share a coffee pot).

Not only is lifestyles conveyed through this music genre, political messages are also hidden throughout the lyrics. Most country songs are patriotic, and support the history of the United Sates, and include anthems, and anti-atheism throughout their lyrics. Some songs are even made to be “us verses them”, meaning they are against the people who do not respect our country, its laws, or are morally

The high action and extremely visual performances within melodramas also worked in part with the theatre and the atmosphere within. With attendance only growing, the old auditorium style was not supporting the crowds. The increasingly poor audio quality due not only to the style of the stage but the energy and excitability of the large audience in attendance required performances to command attention by being both eye catching and visual, with larger than life gestures, speech and

Nashville is an old, culture-rich city in the central part of Tennessee. It has several claims to fame and a large amount of history. Today's Nashville is a booming metropolitan city with a good economy. It was one of the first major entertainment centers in the south. Whether it's a good standard of living, education, or country music, one can find all this and much more in Nashville.

Kings of Leon took the world by storm in 2008, gaining worldwide success with their singles “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Since then, members Caleb (vocals, guitar), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew (lead guitar) Followill have been playing to sold-out arenas all over the world and headlined popular music festivals such as Reading & Leads, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, among others. The band has amassed millions of fans all over the world and received numerous awards for their arena rock sound. Read on to find out more about Kings of Leon, and check back soon for part two of our list.

According to Mr. Jack, he knew Paul Simon when he was a member of Congress and he covered Paul’s stories since 1981. He stated that Paul Simon was the founder of Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Moreover, Paul never finished college and he became a newspaper publisher. He became a successful newspaper publisher because owned several daily and weekly newspapers. Also, he published 22 books. Furthermore, he was intensely interested in foreign affairs, hence he travelled to about 100 places in the world. Holding many community meetings in town halls helped Mr. Paul Simon solve the needs of people. In addition, he worked on many programs such as illiteracy program, and Middle East Clean Water program. He wanted to understand the world and see where America could fit in.

In the audience, I noticed that the energy flow was greater among the live audience and performers than I have felt it watching films in the cinema. As the audience reacted to the jokes and interactions of the performers, the performers then reacted to the audience to create more energy and a more enjoyable

The word "framing" will refer to what informs the perception of the audience, but is not explicitly provided in the performance itself. Examples of “framing” include the biography of a performer, the reputation of the cast or producers, or special "behind the scenes” tours. I will cite the book “Not Abba: The Real Story of the 1970’s” to provide some social and historical framing of the famous band Abba. Additionally, while taking into account the framing of tribute band performances, I will use the article "Narcissistic Spectatorship in Immersive and One-on-One Performance" to explore my personal experience as an audience member. I will pay particular attention to the ways in which offstage information shape my reception of Abbamania as a performance. As briefly described in the introduction of this essay, there are dozens of talented cast and crew who are involved in this production. However, for the purpose of this essay I will primarily focus on the performance of Kristal Jackson. I will also describe elements of the “Abbamania” experience, an experience that begins well before audiences enter the theatre. In her article, Keren Zaiontz uses the term “narcissistic spectatorship” to describe the self-absorption of audience members whose general knowledge and experience influence their reading