Stories tagged with "country tis"

Kentucky church welcomes gun owners by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The “Open Carry Celebration” at New Bethel Church in Valley Station on Saturday brought out more than 100 people for what was promoted as an... – Jun 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM in News
Concert pays tribute to Marian Anderson by USA Today

WASHINGTON — More than 2,000 people gathered Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial for a concert honoring the 70th anniversary of Marian Anderson's historic performance there in... – Apr 12, 2009 at 7:07 PM in Entertainment
Franklin records new version of inauguration song by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- President Barack Obama took a do-over on his oath of office. Now the Queen of Soul is following his lead.Aretha Franklin has recorded a "preferred version"... – Feb 05, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Entertainment
Requests flood in for 'Queen of Soul's' custom hat by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- The calls began to flood Luke Song's hat shop not long after Aretha Franklin finished belting out "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's... – Jan 22, 2009 at 7:16 PM in Entertainment
Aretha gave Obama collection of dad's sermons by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- Aretha Franklin did more than sing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inauguration. She also came bearing gifts.Her spokeswoman,... – Dec 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM in Entertainment