Essay On My Grand Ole Opry

Country music began as an amateur pastime and now it has become a multi-million dollar industry in the United States. Originally Country music started off as a fun silly thing that people danced to ,but now people people love it and it has a deeper meaning then it had. Like for example country music talks about love, kids, and other deep meaning things. It is also important to discus this because people don’t pay attention to the actual meaning of the song. Some people think that the only important thing is the beat but that isn’t what the author wants to get across.

One of the biggest aspects of my life is photography. Ever since I can remember, picking up any camera within reach was almost a natural reflex. Capturing moments, a split second in time, has always fascinated me, especially the beauty in that nobody is quite the same. Investing in a camera of my own, as well as all the incredibly expensive equipment to go along with it has arguably been one of the best decisions of my life- allowing me to freeze the time I want in the way I want.

The grand ole opry has proven that there is something always successful found in original country music. The grand ole opry not only shows just how amazing country music is and how it has affected people in such a positive way, but it has also set off career paths for many stars. The history of the Grand Ole Opry is also very inspiring because we see the business had some tough times, but they still managed to persevere and bring us the biggest and best test show they could. And that is why his variety show that started off as a small radio broadcasting station has turned into such a modern

Darius Rucker, a Charleston, S.C., native, describes his musical influences growing up in the south, “You could hear R&B, rock ’n’ roll and country on the same station, that was where it all started for me, being able to flip through the channels and never really hearing about what label something was” (Reverb).

Robert Altman’s movie Nashville is based on the political, social, and personal problems that our country has to deal with. These problems are rooted in the battle between the need to create some false image of success and the need for truth which is the struggle that exists in every character of this film (except Jeff Goldbloom). To show this Robert Altman takes us through Nashville’s Country Music using political commentary, music and realistically portrayed dialogue to tell the story.

I grew up listening to country music since my mother loved it so much. It was her favorite thing to listen to when we would go on long road trips with my father and younger brother throughout the years. Unfortunately, since I listened to it so much, I starting disliking it when I became a teenager. I started believing that country music was only for “older” people. I also thought it was boring and wasn’t the “cool type of music” teenagers are supposed to listen to. I eventually grew out of that stage and started listening to country music again a few years later. The reason I started listening to it again was because of one amazing country artist. My best friend invited me to a Luke Bryan concert in Las Vegas in 2010. At first I was iffy about it since I wasn’t a huge country music fan like her, but then I watched some videos of Luke’s performances and he seemed like a very talented artist. I decided to give it a shot and go. What I thought was going to be an average concert, turned out to be the best concert of my life! Luke put on an amazing performance and touched my heart in so many ways. I pictured

Twang! Tee-Hee! That’s a pretty good explanation of my time at my concert. The winter of 2014, I went to a Dailey & Vincent Concert. It was a Christmas concert, and it was joyous. Dailey & Vincent are a Christian Bluegrass band that are probably the funniest people in the Bluegrass community. They are hilarious!

Throughout its history, music has permeated the significant events of American history. Its effect on American society and the way the American people cope with each event has only grown as popular music evolves and new genres reach more and more individuals. People can remember where they were and their exact surroundings to amazing detail when asked about life-changing events in history. Older generations will remember the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Their children will remember when Kennedy was assassinated and when man walked on the moon. Their grandchildren will remember much of the turmoil of the ‘70s and ‘80s and their great grandchildren grew up in the world impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. Even one’s surroundings during the start or end of a relationship or personal events such as graduation, getting a driver’s license, or getting married can all be paired with the music that was popular at the time.

R&B and Country music actually had a meaning. Reminiscing about the days when I use to enjoy the story that was implied in music. There was moments I would find myself listening to the lyrics and actually connecting with artist, because at some point my life either I was relating to the artist are been down the same road before. Those was the early 90’s music and the early 2000’s songs. Women and men took pride in what they were singing. I sincerely believe it wasn’t just for the green dollar bill. In my opinion I believe those artist of that era was trying to reach someone mentally and emotionally by sharing their musical gift. To be connected with a musician lyrics was an extraordinary feeling. Music was like a peaceful river silently flowing through your ear canal and reaching your heart. Oh, my those was the days of pure perfection when a musical gifted artist can create a song so meaningful that years later those same lyrics was still connected to you like a limb on your body. R & B songs in the early era made love the epitome of perfection. Country music was always the type lyrics that can help you get through any emotional struggle. Subsequently, songs that are being portray by some artist are despicable beyond capacity. Although, some artist are extremely successful by the upcoming music; I am still baffle by the public

The happiest, most exciting memories I hold on to are often accompanied by a country song, whether it be playing in the background, or roaring over the speakers. Songs are written for people to feel and relate to the emotion the songwriter and singer put behind the lyrics. Growing up having my dad be my role model and most influential person in my life, I often find myself in things that remind me of him or our memories, along with songs that describe a girl who is fearless and lives on the edge at times, as if there are no consequences. For me, this is especially true listening to the song “She Ain’t Right,” by Lee Brice, which highlights my personality and strength I got from my dad, my sense of fearlessness, and my constant seeking out of adventure.

Certain songs resonate deep down within one’s soul. The reason may not seem clear, but particular songs cause an effect on a person when they are heard. Many songs cause this reaction, and even though a person cannot quite put his or her finger on the how and why, a person experiences this forever. A song can achieve incredible things. Whether the song lifts someone’s spirits, transports their mind to a time and place long since passed, or breaks their hearts, music is a constant. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” may have been overshadowed by the band’s songs “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama”, but “Simple Man” takes a person back to their childhood, evokes hope, and reminds people that the things needed in life remain simple

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. Fans carry a lot of clout in regards to what they define as commercialism gone wrong and acceptable country music. Despite what may seem fair, those who are financially invested in its success drive the commercialization of music.

Photo essays are collections of photographs used to present an argument, express ideas and evoke emotion from the viewer. The difference between this and a photoblog is that photo essays are sequenced together to tell a story over a period of time. “The genre is often used to persuade viewers to sympathize with a point of view or to take a specific action” (pg. 79). This shows that although photo essays tell stories, the genre itself has its’ own purpose. “Most photo essayists do not provide much detail in the text of their essays” (pg.80). Some essayists let the details of their photos do the talking. “The introductory images, which function like a written essay’s introduction, need to establish the subject matter and further the purpose

As we think about our younger years when we lived with no sense of time, we had no idea how fast life would pass by while we were sitting around sipping strawberry wine. The friends we hung out with, the crushes we held onto and the stars in the sky full of endless possibilities, we never imagined that those moments would fade into a distant part of our history. We grew up in a world much different than today and though we're thankful for so many things, we all have a special song that takes us back to those carefree nights and the feelings those memories

Photography allows us to conserve memories and relive them by simply seeing them again, whenever we desire. Although it can be argued that people are no longer enjoying experiences and becoming narcissistic by the amount of pictures taken, in Susan Sontag’s essay, “Why We Take Pictures”, she depicts her theory that photography can be used as a defense mechanism against anxiety and a tool of power. I personally agree with Sontag on the significance of photographs because it's pleasing have a physical record of an adventure or informational event or even in the remembrance of ones culture, either way photography is a powerful device used worldwide.