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    With the introduction of the electric guitar to country became a new sort of music called honky-tonk. Prior to, most country music artists used acoustic instrumentals. Hank Williams was the first prominent player of honky-tonk music. It became somewhat popular for the time but it never really gained enough momentum to still be a prominent genre in today's world. Country music as a whole grew widely in popularity in the 40's and 50's. Also with the electric guitar, blues turned into electric blues

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    destined to be on honky tonk heaven. They got together in 2007 and their sound have been call “highly reminiscent of country/rock.”

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    It was July 30, 1985. I had butterflies in my stomach! Today was the day I’d debut with my husband, Randy Savage as his manager. I could hear Randy’s voice he was talking to the manager's, his voice was deep plus they gave him a microphone, not that he needs one. I think he was talking to Mr.Fuji now, he was thanking them for their help. That was my cue. “Thank you all but my manager is…”, Randy yelled. I walked through the door and caught the attention of every fan in the arena. I was walking gracefully

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    Engaging Title That Will Wow Your Reader The author's purpose for writing the poem “the songs we fought for” by Walter McDonald was to send a message to the reader to focus on the present because one day it will become your past and all you can do from there is reminisce about it instead of living it There are many uses of poetic elements throughout the poem elements harder to find than others.By examining the poetic Elements of the story the reader can find the Authors use of specific elements

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    called ‘hillbilly’, ‘boogie’, or ‘okie boogie’ became much more popular in late 1945 (“Music in the 1930s”). Another type of country music with a variety of moods included honky tonk. Honky tonk was a basic ensemble of guitar, bass, steel guitar, and drums. It became widespread among poor whites in Texas and Oklahoma. Honky tonk had its roots in western swing and ranchera music of Mexico (Dooley). Rockabilly was most common in the 1950s among country fans. 1956 was called the ‘Year of Rockabilly’

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    From the first time I watched this show in Vince McMahon claims that as he was about to announce "Welcome to WrestleMania III," he felt the spirit of his father Vincent J. McMahon, who had died three years earlier. After he made that announcement he introduced Aretha Franklin, who opened the show singing a rendition of "America the Beautiful."[24] The first match of the night was The Can-Am Connection versus Bob Orton and The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji). This match ended when Rick Martel gave

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    Country Music Country music. Just saying that word ignites a train of thought to many people to think of the deep ole’ American South and cowboys. What causes people to begin to imagine those things? From the cowboys featuring in movies to the loud blaring music the hillbilly neighbor plays, country music has brought its way to people around the world. From the 1920’s to now Country music was one of the first genres in modern music and is still popular today in the United States. The history of country

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    Country Music Country music. Just saying that word ignites a train of thought to many people to think of the deep ole’ American South and cowboys. What causes people to begin to imagine those things? From the cowboys featuring in movies to the loud blaring music the hillbilly neighbor plays, country music has brought its way to people around the world. From the 1920’s to now Country music was one of the first genres in modern music and is still popular today in the United States. The history of country

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    The song portrays how individuals cannot live without the conveniences of modern society. In reminiscing about honky-tonks, Dairy-Queens, and 7-elevens, and comparing them to the natural paradise of Adam and Eve, the song is trying to convey a sense of uselessness of those things. David Byrne utilizes phrases like, “The birds in the trees are smiling upon them “and

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    Review: Bowen rocks country Texas country music is an exclusive category of artists, and Wade Bowen adds his own style. His southern twang and honky-tonk sounds pair with his rocker vibes onstage to keep fans returning for show after show. Before starting the show, Bowen and the rest of his band run onstage, and Bowen says a few words to thank his fans for being there. He dresses in casual western wear, usually jeans, boots and a button-down shirt with the top few buttons undone. The other guys in

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