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After The Show PODCAST: Lego Sets, On Sale?!
When to look for deals on Lego sets and why they’re almost never on sale!
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Turkey Math: How long does it take to defrost a frozen turkey??
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Dolly Parton’s new album is a detour from country music – could R&B be next?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — against her wishes.
Now, almost exactly a year later, she’s releasing her first rock ‘n’ roll album, appropriately titled “Rockstar,” on Friday.
In 2022, Parton shared a statement announcing that she didn’t feel she had “earned” the right to be nominated, but the Hall inducted her anyway.
“I just didn’t think that I had done enough in the rock world to be considered, to be put in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when there were so many great rock artists that are not even in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” Parton told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
“They were going to put me in anyway, so I just accepted it gracefully. But I thought, ‘Well, I’m going to have to earn my keep,’” she says. Parton once thought she’d record a “Linda Ronstadt-type rock album,” but had felt she was getting too old. This presented a fresh opportunity.
She started covering some of her favorite rock ‘n’ roll classics. Some tracks feature the original artists: “Every Breath You Take” with Sting, “Baby, I Love Your Way” with Peter Frampton, “Heart of Glass” with Debbie Harry, “Heartbreaker” with Pat Benatar. Some are creative collaborations: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” with Pink and Brandi Carlile, “Night Moves” with Chris Stapleton, “Stairway to Heaven” with Lizzo on flute.
She wanted Mick Jagger and Lionel Richie, but the timing didn’t work. She did, however, manage to reunite the Beatles. Sort of. Long before the release of “Now and Then,” Parton asked Paul McCartney if he would sing on a cover of “Let It Be.”
“He said, ‘Yeah, I’d be happy to play on it, too, if you want me to,” and I thought, ‘Oh my god, I’ve died and gone to heaven,’” she says. Then Ringo Starr replaced the drums they’d recorded on the track.
Earlier this year, Starr told the AP he’s working on a country music EP — to which Parton reacts, “I’ll join them if they want me to!”
“I’d definitely do some country singing for some of the rockers going country,” she says.
“Rockstar” also features nine original songs. Some have been unearthed — the lovelorn My Blue Tears,” for example, was written when Parton was with “The Porter Wagoner Show” in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, and the cheeky “I Dreamed About Elvis” was written over two decades ago. It features the ‘50s vocal quartet Jordanaires, recorded right before they broke up in 2013, and Ronnie McDowell, who plays the Elvis character in the song.
“I had him come in and do the Elvis voice on it, just to kind of sum up that whole story about Elvis,” she says. She’s referring to the now-infamous event in which Elvis Presley said he wanted to record her hit, “I Will Always Love You.” She turned him down — because Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, wanted half of the song’s publishing rights.
Those sweet songs contrast with the album’s lead single. “World on Fire” is theatrical arena rock to the highest degree — big drums and bigger power chords — sonically ascendent and thematically frustrated.
“I’m very sensitive,” she says. “I care about people, human suffering and all of that.”
“World On Fire,” she says, was written after she thought the album was completed. But after watching so many natural disasters last year, she says, “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve got to write this song and I’ve got to call another session, because I think the song needs to be heard. I need to say this. People need to hear it, people that are feeling that way but don’t know how to express it. And I just feel like sometimes it is my place to do that.”
With lyrics like “Greedy politicians, present and past / They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ’em in the ass,” many assumed Parton was getting political — having spent the entirety of her career impartial.
“I’m not political. I hate politics,” she says. “This is not about politics. This is about saving the world as opposed to destroying it.”
For now, Parton says “Rockstar” is her first and last rock album. She’s currently adapting her life story into a Broadway musical and wants to explore other genres.
“I’d like to do an R&B album,” she says. “And blues. I’d love to do a blues album. So, who knows? There’s all kinds of things out there to do.”
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Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration receives National Park Service grant for cultural heritage preservation
NATCHEZ – The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), announced the award of $795 in grant money to Copiah-Lincoln Community College for the 35th annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration (NLCC).
“This grant will allow the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration to share the story of Duncan Morgan, the master brick mason who is responsible for the preservation of the brickwork seen all over Natchez,” said Betty Jo Harris, NLCC Coordinator. “The short film, which will be created by Mark LaFrancis will preserve Morgan’s story and educate future generations about his lifelong passion of maintaining the historical significance of this beautiful town.”
The LMDI grants fund a variety of projects from building studies and museum exhibits to music heritage and cultural programming. This year’s grants will support projects including the creation of an exhibit highlighting the role of women on the Ozark Frontier between 1800 and World War II; and restoration of the Beulah Cemetery, a final resting place for members of Vicksburg, Mississippi’s African American community.
Established in 1994, the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative has provided more than $3 million in grants to organizations exempt from federal income tax, such as non-profit organizations, tribal groups, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and state and local governments. Administered by the NPS in partnership with JNPA, LMDI funds may be appropriated by Congress to support the Delta’s cultural entities in their work toward research, interpretation and preservation goals for the region’s cultural resources.
Learn more about the LMDI grant program, including geographic parameters and how to apply for future grants on the program website: https://www.nps.gov/locations/lowermsdeltaregion/what-we-do.htm
The 35th annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration will be held February 22-24, 2024, using the theme, “Rites, Rituals, and Religion in the Deep South.” See the agenda at www.colin.edu/nlcc and makes plans attend the NLCC in 2024!
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Disc Golfers Unite for the Auburn Classic Fundraiser
Natchez, Mississippi was buzzing with excitement as disc golf enthusiasts and community members came together at the stunning Duncan Park Disc Golf Course for the highly-anticipated Auburn Classic Disc Golf Tournament. This one-day, two-round event, led by the dynamic duo of tournament directors Weston Sparrow and Ryan Porter, was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of community support.
But the Auburn Classic was more than just a fun day out. It was a fundraiser with a purpose. Working closely with the City of Natchez, the organizers had a goal in mind: to bring a 9-hole disc golf course to North Natchez Park and make the sport accessible to even more locals. And the best part? All profits from the event would go towards this worthy cause, with a target of $6,000 to purchase the Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) Park Course Package.
The tournament drew in 80 participants from five different states, showcasing the widespread appeal of disc golf. The picturesque backdrop of the Duncan Park Disc Golf Course only added to the excitement and highlighted the beauty of the sport and the passion of its players.
Under the guidance of Weston Sparrow and Ryan Porter, Natchez Disc Golf put on a flawless event that perfectly blended competition with community spirit. Their dedication to the growth of disc golf in Natchez was evident throughout the tournament.
The fundraising efforts were a huge success, with an impressive $4,500 already raised. But the drive to make a positive impact in the community didn’t stop there. An additional $1,500 is needed to bring the 9-hole course to North Natchez Park. To encourage support, the organizers are offering special gift packages for $50, including an Auburn Classic tee-shirt, tournament stamped disc, Natchez Disc Golf sharpie, and stickers with free shipping, available on their Facebook page (Natchez Disc Golf) natchezdiscgolf@gmail.com.
The Auburn Classic Disc Golf Tournament has solidified its place as a premier event in the disc golf world. But more importantly, it has shown the potential for sports to make a positive impact on communities. As the fundraising continues, the dream of a 9-hole disc golf course at North Natchez Park draws closer, promising a lasting legacy for generations of disc golfers in the Natchez area.
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The most common Thanksgiving hosting MISTAKES to avoid!
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A Thanksgiving Day GAME to play / We’re adding a fun cocktail to our Family Favorite recipes / The NEW thing Dolly is doing
A good Thanksgiving Day GAME to play at the table.
We’re ADDING a fun cocktail to our Family Favorite recipes for you! A Jodi fave.
In Music News – Sam tells us the NEW thing Dolly is doing for the 1st time in her career.
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How to fly with Thanksgiving food!
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