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Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss Invited to White House

Brad Paisley is heading to Washington, D.C., where he's been asked to participate in the recently announced White House Music Series. Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, the goal of the series is to celebrate the arts and the importance of arts education. It was launched last month with a focus on jazz and will continue in the fall with classical music.

On Tuesday, July 21, Brad and fellow Grand Ole Opry member Alison Krauss will participate in an educational workshop with 120 middle and high school students from across the country - including 40 from Nashville.
Later that evening they'll have an audience with the President, First Lady, students, White House staff, and members of Congress in the historic East Room of the White House.

Brad is currently at the top of the country album charts with the just-released 'American Saturday Night.' In 2004, he and Alison Krauss won numerous awards for their collaboration on the song and video for their duet, 'Whiskey Lullaby.'

The CMA and GAC are among those helping to make the trip financially possible for the participating students.

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mas6316

Hey nodramaorbaggage Shut the Hell up......You are giving me a headache.

July 19 2009 at 3:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Sue

Dear Lord - When will this man GET TO WORK???? What a PLAYBOY!!! He should have just gone to Hollywood and spared us this whirlwind gaga egomaniac crap.

July 16 2009 at 7:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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nodramaorbaggage

Hey Sue i have a question for you, who are you talking about. You might want to do a bit of homework before you post again.

George W. Bush:
487 days at Camp David
490 days at Crawford Ranch
43 days at Kennebunkport Compound

For a grand total of 1020 Days. That means he spent a 3rd of his presidency on vacation. Bush set the record for most vacation time taken by any president.

Carter took 79 days in 4 years.
Clinton took 152 days in 8 years.

Reagan took 335 days in 8 years.
Bush Sr. took 543 days in 4 years.

Get your facts straight before you start to hate...

July 16 2009 at 10:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
linda

fix it you idiot what has he fixed time to stop blaming bush this mess is all obama and you have seen nothing yetif you knew anything at all you would know it was the democrats who got ue here read up on it before you open your big mouth!!!

July 16 2009 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jackie

Gee, I must have misread something ... I thought the goal of the series is "to celebrate the arts and the importance of arts education ... launched last month with a focus on jazz and to continue in the fall with classical music". What does Brad Paisley have to do with that when there are so many real JAZZ musicians available to demonstrate the history of this unique American Black/White art form?

I shudder to think what pop star will represent classical music.

Guess the Obamas's didn't have any arts education -- either growing up or in their interests as they were exposed during their lifetimes.

Makes good "we care" copy though.

Jackie

July 16 2009 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Gina

What a maroone! You did misread something - the goal of the "SERIES" (which means containing more than one genere or fyi "type") launched last month" would include all types of music - from jazz to country, from classical to hip-hop, etc. etc. Did you honestly want them to list every type of music that were going to include? You all are soooo busy trying to hate - sheesh!

July 16 2009 at 7:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jhemmingwa

Ted Nugent is not country he is rock

July 16 2009 at 6:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rookie1970

Hey PRESIDENT OBAMA you like to have the good people of the USA pay for your vacations,entertainment,and families vacations. How about doing some for the people so they can pay for their own enjoyment,DON'T GIVE US $250 AND SAY GO FORTH AND HELP THE ECONOMY,give us the people, the indivdual equivalent of what the country pays for your luxuries in the past 4 months don't forget we want enough so our families can enjoy also.

July 16 2009 at 6:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Farmer0904

First to liveisaiah61 I am sick of people like you who believe that your thoughts and beliefts are correct , you call nodramaorbaggage a bigot and to qoute you on what you said, you said this > I am sick and tired of the way people are labled that way for free thinking < So tell me this, did you not label nodramaorbaggage by calling him " < an idiot and most likely a liar > Maybe you should take your own advise and stop all the drama and bagage ok ? your the type of americans who give us all a bad name and it is sad that you don't stop to think of the damage you are doing .

second to nodramaorbaggage, you said it perfectly. I agree with you 100% .

I hope some day that people like this " liveisaiah61 " can see and start to under stand the damage and hate they spread. They have their rights I do agree with liveisaiah61 on that but when you as a grown up adult use that right to spead fear, hate , then people like liveisaiah61 are only abusing that right and that is wrong !

liveisaiah61 you should not as you say " Wow I will mourn the loss of our country to people like you " instead you should mourn for yourself and people like you who are misgielded by fox news, rush limburg, o rally , and the list of these people go on.. I mourn for you because I know people like you could be a better person if only you would look at all points of views and not just your own.

nodramaorbaggage bringing you "drama and baggage" to this message board

July 16 2009 at 6:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tricia

TESTING

July 16 2009 at 5:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
feliciasylvia

The level of ignorance in this country, as indicated by some of the comments, is simply astounding. The President is exposing youth to several different types of music, so why not invite two popular country stars? Why is everything about race and name calling? I am an African-American and I happen to love country music. Indeed, West Indians grow up listening to country music and we never think about it as white or black, just music we enjoy. Some of these comments, which go for the lowest common demoninator, sometimes sadden me. Let's show a little respect for one another. Name calling is so easy. Let's elevate the discussion.

July 16 2009 at 5:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gwotet

Everybody chill! Do you know who created Country Music? Hah!

July 16 2009 at 5:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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