Country Music Controversy
By Kathryn Manning Sheriff,November 16, 2009
Like the GOP, the Genre’s Base is Split Between Traditional Roots and Pop Radio Hits To quote Barbara Mandrell, “I was country when country wasn’t cool.” Whether or not you’ve ever heard of Barbara Mandrell, please continue reading, because recent history shows country is becoming an ever-expanding realm of musical inclusion. Indeed, I was country when country wasn’t cool. Until age 10, I desperately wanted a career as a country singer. I owned a personal cowgirl ensemble and wore... Read more »
The Crowd who Cried ‘Race’
By Kathryn Manning Sheriff,October 5, 2009
False Accusations of Racism Detract from Issues Hi, my name is Kathryn, and I am a racist…at least, according to Jimmy Carter. In September, former President Carter made the bold assertion that much of the backlash against President Obama is driven by race. “There is an inherent feeling among some people that an African-American should not be President of the United States,” Carter claimed. While he has a right to his opinions, let us recall that Jimmy Carter was, inarguably, one of the greatest... Read more »
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