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administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Snow, Tony, Files
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Subject File, 1988-1993
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[Country America Magazine, 3/12/90]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
15/40
WASHINGTON
1990 MAR i2 Fil 6: 21
March 12, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
COUNTRY AMERICA MAGAZINE
Country America has asked for a column under your by-line on
what country music means to you, which has been assigned to me.
(Attached is a copy of Country America, with a picture of you and
Lee Greenwood on page 33.) While I am familiar with the country
singers you listen to, I was hoping you would have the time to
answer a few questions for the piece:
Why do you like country music over other types of music?
I love the beat and I particulary like the lyrics. There's a reality
to the lyrics. "Life its ownself" as author Dan Jenkins would say.
I also like the patriotic themes and the religious themes.
At what point in your life did you become a fan?
I became a country fan 10-15 years ago.
Any particular songs mean a lot to you? Any memories of a
certain song?
I think of Lee Greenwoods's "Proud to be an American" and Reba's song
about "Any Good News Today" because it reflects America's view that all
they hear is bad news. I love "Mo" Bandy singing "Americana." I love the
Oak's song about an "American Family" - it accurately reflects our love of
family values. I hate to single out 3 because so many of my favorites
singers have great songs.
2
of the following values, which do you think country music
promotes the most (ranking) :
Patriotism
ALL THREE ABOUT THE SAME - THAT'S WHY I LOVE IT.
Family
Faith in God
Any other values?
If you had to name three or four country music "greats," who
would you pick? Any current favorites -- either performers or
hit songs?
Impossible, but Roy Acuff and Jimmy Dean. Now, Randy Travis, George Strait,
Ricky Van Shelton, Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Larry Gatlin, Loretta Lynn,
Crystal Gayle. Lee Greenwood, Mo Bandy, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton
and so many others
Any anecdotes about your travels with Loretta Lynn, Crystal
Gayle, Lee Greenwood or other stars?
Travelling with Loretta, Crystal and Peggy Sue was great. They'd sing on
the bus,- - they'd wave to the passers by, they'd perform - never complaining,
They were down to earth --- real people. Mo Bandy did the same, a sensitive
guy. He campaigned tirelessly, I'll never forget it. Lee Greenwood
didn't tour, but he appeared a lot. The Oaks were at the Convention.
Larry Gatlin and brothers appeared with me in Kansas City and elsewhere.
None were "big shots." All were there because they believed and generally
wanted to help.
Thank you very much.