The debate whether commercialism has stripped country music of its authenticity is one that requires further examination into who ultimately holds the power. The sometimes-drastic changes made in music leaves people questioning the tastes of consumers when in fact they are the bystanders of an overpowering industry. Fans are people who buy the albums, go to concerts, and request songs on the radio, not the execs that market the music, and yet their opinions/tastes aren’t taken into consideration
The Coal Miner’s Daughter, an influential film, first shown in 1980, was voted an Academy Award Winning Motion Picture. This film depicts a young girl’s life who lived in a coal mining town, had a journeying life, and become a famous country singer. This motion picture was not produced purposing pure societal entertainment, but rather the accurate portrayal of Loretta Lynn’s personal life. The film Coal Miner’s Daughter, illustrates Loretta Lynn’s life’s obstacles of family struggles, influential
I’m tired, Philomena, tired of this place. There’s days I want to leave so bad. . . PHILOMENA. You’... ... middle of paper ... ... wants her brand new bathroom with the center piece of a brand new toilet. Annie wants to buy her Patsy Cline records and become a backup singer for Fritz the Katz, while Marie-Adele wants an island. In the end all of the characters have been affected by the city, even those who did not receive what they wished for. Works Cited: Aurylaitė
Decca Records. After this her next big hit came called “Success” and success James 13 she had in the coming years with many great songs being recorded in the sixties. Lynn soon became best friends with Pasty Cline, another female country singer who helped Lynn navigate the music world. Cline would tragically die in a plane crash leaving Lynn heartbroken and lost with no one there to help her. Lynn songs were influenced by the world around her singing about the struggles of motherhood and wives in
show again on Saturday December 26, 1925. While the exact date of the beginning of the WSM Barn Dance remains somewhat in contention to this date, it undoubtedly ... ... middle of paper ... ...a premiere stage for many artists and musicians to showcase their talents. Combined with the efforts of those artists and the social and economic changes in America, The Grand Ole Opry continues to entertain it's listeners and viewers with only the best in country and bluegrass music. Works Cited "650