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Scott, Sir Walter

(Encyclopedia) Scott, Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet, b. Edinburgh. He is considered the father of both the regional and the historical novel. Scott's narrative poems…

Harlem Renaissance

(Encyclopedia) Harlem Renaissance, term used to describe a flowering of African-American literature and art in the 1920s, mainly in the Harlem district of New York City. During the mass migration of…

Biographies of Famous African Americans

  Aaliyah–Ewing | Farmer–Innis | Jackson–Ludacris | Mac–Puckett | Rabb–Swoopes | Tanner–Van Der Zee Browse by category Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious…

1973 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearRoy ClarkSingle of the Year“Behind Closed Doors,” Charlie RichAlbum of the YearBehind Closed Doors, Charlie Rich (Epic)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Behind…

1975 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearJohn DenverSingle of the Year“Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy FenderAlbum of the YearA Legend in My Time, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…

1977 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearRonnie MilsapSingle of the Year“Lucille,” Kenny RogersAlbum of the YearRonnie Milsap Live, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Lucille,” Roger…

1978 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearDolly PartonSingle of the Year“Heaven's Just a Sin Away,” The KendallsAlbum of the YearIt Was Almost Like a Song, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…

1980 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearBarbara MandrellSingle of the Year“He Stopped Loving Her Today,” George JonesAlbum of the YearCoal Miner's Daughter—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (MCA)Song of the…

Kenneth Lee SALAZAR, Congress, CO (1955)

Senate Years of Service: 2005-2009 Party: Democrat SALAZAR Kenneth Lee , a Senator from Colorado; born in Alamosa, Colorado, March 2, 1955; B.A., political science, Colorado College, Colorado…

Archie Dovell SANDERS, Congress, NY (1857-1941)

SANDERS Archie Dovell , a Representative from New York; born in Stafford, Genesee County, N.Y., June 17, 1857; attended the common schools, Le Roy Academy and Buffalo Central High School; in 1873…