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Dolly Parton has become a cherished cultural icon with cross-generational and cross-demographic appeal, a phenomenon widely studied and admired. In the course “A Diamond in a Rhinestone World: The Performance and Politics of Dolly Parton,” students explore how she transcends cultural boundaries through her music, career, and carefully crafted public image. Parton is celebrated for championing values like positivity, love, hope, acceptance, and community—qualities that have helped her bridge political, racial, and generational divides. Her philanthropic efforts, including the Imagination Library and her support for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, further solidify her connection with diverse audiences. By promoting inclusivity while steering clear of polarizing issues, Parton has earned widespread respect and cemented her place as a unifying force in American culture.

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Introduction Dolly Parton’s legendary status as a singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist is undeniable. Over a career spanning six decades,…

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Imagine being swept up in a wave of raw, foot‑stomping energy as Stompin’ Tom Connors—on the eve of Canada Day—ransacked that CTV stage with rousing anthems like ‘Sudbury Saturday Night,’ each chorus ringing with nostalgic joy and unfiltered patriotism; this wasn’t merely a televised concert from June 27, 2009, it was a communal heartbeat of Canada, and you could almost taste the maple in the air.

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Introduction In this intimate concert film, Canadian icon Stompin’ Tom Connors brings his unmistakable energy and earthy humour to a…

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In 1964, Marty Robbins gave us one of the great cowboy tales in song — The Cowboy in the Continental Suit. It wasn’t just another track on his album Saddle Tramp; it was a story that unfolded like a scene from a Western film. With his gift for storytelling, Marty Robbins didn’t just sing the West — he kept it alive. And The Cowboy in the Continental Suit still makes us smile today, reminding us of the surprise heroes who walk among us, quietly proving the world wrong.

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Hank Snow and the Mystery of “I’ve Been Everywhere”

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One evening, as the sun bled into the horizon, Marty Robbins rode slowly into Laredo. The streets were quiet, the kind of quiet that makes you hear your own heartbeat. A dusty wind carried the faint sound of an old guitar — or maybe it was just his memory playing tricks. On the corner by the saloon, an old man tipped his hat and whispered, “You’ve come back to see him, haven’t you?” Marty didn’t answer. He just stared at the spot where, years ago, a young cowboy had fallen, his life ending before it truly began. Marty had carried that image ever since — the way the boy’s voice trembled, asking for one last song. That night, Marty sang The Streets of Laredo under the same fading light, his voice drifting down the empty street like a prayer for the forgotten.

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In the dim glow of a 1961 recording studio, where shadows danced to the silent rhythm of anticipation, Marty Robbins prepared to lay down the hauntingly evocative “Jimmy Martinez.” This wasn’t just another ballad; it was a saga woven with threads of mystery and longing. As Robbins strummed his guitar, each note seemed to echo the vast, desolate expanses of the American Southwest. But beyond the melody lay a secret—one that only a select few knew. The song was inspired by a real-life figure, a man whose story had been whispered among cowboys and drifters for decades.