(Encyclopedia) Wilkes, John, 1727–97, English politician and journalist. He studied at the Univ. of Leiden, returned to England in 1746, and purchased (1757) a seat in Parliament. Backed by Earl…
DUVAL, Isaac Harding, a Representative from West Virginia; born in Wellsburg, Brooke County, Va. (now West Virginia), September 1, 1824; attended the common schools; as a youth he went to Fort…
Entertainer of the YearBrooks & DunnSingle of the Year“Check Yes or No,” George StraitAlbum of the YearBlue Clear Sky, George StraitSong of the Year“Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Vince…
Entertainer of the YearGeorge StraitSingle of the Year“When I Call Your Name,” Vince GillAlbum of the YearPickin' on Nashville, Kentucky HeadHunters (Mercury)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“…
The 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 24, 1997 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Strawberry Wine,” Deana…
The 32nd Annual Country Music Association Awards were presented September 23, 1998 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.Entertainer of the Year:Garth BrooksSingle of the Year:“Holes in the Floor of…
WARREN, Lott, a Representative from Georgia; born in Burke County, near Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 30, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Dublin, Laurens County, Ga., in…
McDOWELL, Joseph, (father of Joseph Jefferson McDowell and cousin of Joseph McDowell [1758-1799]), a Representative from North Carolina; born in Winchester, Va., February 15, 1756; moved to…
ABERNETHY, Charles Laban, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Rutherford College, Burke County, N.C., March 18, 1872; attended the public schools, Mount Olive (N.C.) High School, and…
(Encyclopedia) Piaf, EdithPiaf, Edithpēäfˈ [key], 1915–63, French cabaret singer, born as Edith Giovanna Gassion. She began to sing at 15 in cafés and on the streets of Paris and was soon engaged to…
