Mississippi - Perhaps more notably know for Blues, Mississippi Is a hot-bed for country music activity. Other than being mentioned in multiple songs; Mississippi is the birthplace of many country music stars like, Faith Hill and Johnny Carver.
Arkansas - An influential country music state. It's not difficult to find country music concerts/ festivals within the state.
Missouri - A long history with country music Missouri is definitely a country music state. The city of Branson is famous for having many country music-themed shows and attractions.
Tennessee - Home to Nashville (the country music capital) and of course, the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kentucky - Most known for horse racing and a subgenre of country music (bluegrass), Kentucky has made quite an impact on country music. In fact, Kentucky has been the inspiration for many country music songs.
Oklahoma - Such stars as Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks were born and raised here. Besides the southern/country culture, there are large country music festivals held throughout the year.
Texas - Country Music is a way of life in Texas. There are more country music concerts, nightclubs, and small town shows performed in Texas than Tennessee.
National Progressive (also know as the Bull Moose Party)
Roosevelt was not chosen as the Republican nominee after conflict with party leaders.
He proclaimed himself "fit as a bull moose" and launched his third-party bid.
Another great example is 1968 - George Wallace and the American Independent Party.
Mr. Pacey
JH/HS Social Studies Teacher
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