Oliver Hardy in the Southern Quote
This son of a Confederate war veteran was born January 18th, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia. Less than a year later, his father was dead and his mother was struggling to find work to support the family. They moved several times before settling in Milledgeville where she took a job managing the Baldwin Hotel. It was in the hotel lobby that young Norvell developed both a fascination
Wayne Newton in the Southern Quote
This half-Indian son of an auto mechanic was born April 3rd, 1942 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was four when his parents took him to see the Grand Old Opry. Enthralled by the likes of such country music greats as Hank Williams and Kitty Wells, the little boy announced to his mother that "this was what he wanted to do." "What?" she asked. Carson Wayne Newton
Jack Greene in the Southern Quote
He was born on January 7th, 1930 in Maryville, Tennessee, picked up the guitar at eight, and made his singing debut on the radio as a high school freshman. Soon he was performing regularly on the Tennessee Barn Dance on WNOX out of Knoxville, Tennessee. Jack’s next move took him to Atlanta, where he put together a band called the Peach Street Boys. Almost a
Elizabeth Liddy Dole in the Southern Quote
She was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, July 29th, 1934. Her father was a wholesale florist, her mother a stay at home mom. They determined to give little Elizabeth a traditional southern upbringing. She spent her childhood studying the piano and ballet and entering essay contests. Her parents' instilled in her a rock-solid work ethic based on the habit of appraising your success by evaluating
Ernest Tubb in the Southern Quote
He was born on a cotton farm in Crisp, Texas. It was February 9th, 1914. As a young boy, he lived around the state working long hours alongside his share- cropping father, attending school only when a job wasn’t available. He was fourteen when he heard a Jimmie Rodgers recording. Fascinated with the man and his music, he set his heart on becoming a singer
Show Over!
Many years ago, an old woman prospector shuffled into a dusty Texas town leading a tired old mule. In dire need of supplies, she headed straight for the general store for supplies. Once there, she tied up her old mule and reached for her canteen to quench her parched throat. Suddenly, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon. He had a gun in one hand
Nipsey Russell in the Southern Quote
Julius was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1918. He was only three when he performed with a tap dance team called, "The Ragamuffins of Rhythm." He wasn't much older when he saw a fellow African-American named Jack Wiggins entertain a crowd by telling jokes in between his tap dance routines. The performer's clean routine and unaffected accent inspired Julius and gave structure to his dreams. Julius
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson in the Southern Quote
He was born January 21, 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia. His parents, patriotic Revolutionary stock, died when he was a child. He was a leader from boyhood and his country upbringing made him a bold and expert rider. In June, 1842 he was appointed to a cadetship in the Military Academy at West Point. After graduation he served in the Mexican War, where he quickly received promotions
Toilet Booger Telling at Shellie TV
Hello dear readers! I thought I'd let y'all know there's a new video clip up on Shellie TV. It's a Toilet Booger story I shared with the Cowgirl Convention in Tyler, TX!. I hope y'all enjoy! Do feel free to share and warn your loved ones of the dangers lurking out there. Hugs, Shellie