Monthly Archives: October 2012

Saturday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on October 20, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Brooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded in 1990 through the suggestion of Tim DuBois. Before the foundation, both members were … Continue reading →

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George Zimmerman Court Hearing

Posted on October 19, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Orlando Sentinel George Zimmerman’s attorneys can subpoena Trayvon Martin’s schools for his discipline records, a judge ruled today, but must keep anything they obtain private. “I think that you’re entitled to those records,” Circuit Judge Debra Nelson said at … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on October 19, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933)[1] is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on October 18, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, … Continue reading →

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Photos | Second Presidential Debate

Posted on October 17, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

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Videos | Post Presidential Debate Wrap Up: What Folks Are Saying

Posted on October 17, 2012 by rikyrah

Statement from Campaign Manager Jim Messina on Tonight’s Debate CHICAGO — Obama for America released the following statement from Campaign Manager Jim Messina in reaction to tonight’s debate: “President Obama clearly won tonight’s debate. The American people saw their leader … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on October 17, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, charted more than thirty … Continue reading →

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VIDEO | 3 Chics Politico Presents The 2nd 2012 Presidential Debate With President Obama & Governor Mitt Romney

Posted on October 16, 2012 by rikyrah

UPDATED GO Mr. President! Round Two of the 2012 Presidential debates airs tonight at 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/8:00-9:30 p.m. CT. watch it live on CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, AND CURRENT TV.  Join 3 Chics Politico for live-blogging, starting at 7 p.m. CT. … Continue reading →

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A First For Ole Miss: An African-American Homecoming Queen

Posted on October 16, 2012 by rikyrah

hat tip-Pragmatic Obots Unite: Ole Miss crowns first African-American homecoming queen – 50 years after the university ended segregation By James Nye PUBLISHED: 09:50 EST, 13 October 2012 | UPDATED: 23:44 EST, 13 October 2012 Fifty-years ago Courtney Roxanne Pearson … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Country Music Week

Posted on October 16, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American, Grammy winning, country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then … Continue reading →

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