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Music Highlight: Trisha Yearwood

Twenty years ago today, Trisha Yearwood debut self-titled album was certified platinum, making Yearwood the first female artist ever to sell one million albums; the first single from that album, "She's in Love with the Boy," made her the first female artist to debut at #1 on the country charts.

Born in Monticello, GA, Yearwood received an Associates degree from Young Harris. She then enrolled in the University of Georgia before transferring to Belmont University's music business school in Nashville, graduating with a Bachelor's in business administration. An internship led to a job at MTM Records, where she worked as a background vocalist for other artists, including Garth Brooks (whom she would eventually marry, in 2005). It was her work with Garth Brooks that caught the ear of MCA Nashville Records, leading to a solo album and the opening spot on Brooks' 1991 national tour.

Since those early years, Yearwood has released over a dozen albums, won a slew of awards, worked as an actor and spokesmodel, joined in charitable works such as Habitat for Humanity, and released two cookbooks co-written with her mother. Her next project? A cooking show on Food Network, set to begin airing in April.

Take a look into Trisha Yearwood's musical past in the LOCAL section in cd music, and get a few recipes from "Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen" in the adult nonfiction section.

Recommended Reading

Urge Overkill, Josh Ritter, and eighteen other indie musicians give us the lowdown on what books they're reading in PASTE magazine's List of the Day. And some of the selections just might surprise you...

Happy Birthday, James Tiberius Kirk!

Just 212 years from tomorrow, the future Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 will be born in Riverside, Iowa to George and Winona Kirk. His adventures would eventually be chronicled in a television series known as Star Trek -- which, strangely enough, premiered September 1966, long before he was born...hmm. Anyway, interest in the series and its characters has spurred a bevy of books and other materials and an veritable army of fans and fanatics.

(March 22 also marks the 81st birthday of little-known actor William Shatner. Whoever that is.)

Area Events: the 2012 Atlanta Film Festival

The Atlanta Film Festival returns this week, kicking off with an opening night celebration this Friday night at Paris on Ponce. Look for some changes this year: lower pass prices, a music video bloc, live joint-venture music performances, and a move back to Landmark Midtown Art Cinema for the majority of screenings, among other things.

Over 175 films (incl. animation, shorts, and indie features) in 10 days. Visit Atlanta Film Festival's website for more info.

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Local events: Elks Aidmore Music Festival in Conyers

The Elks Aidmore Music Festival happens Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at the Georgia International Horse Park.
Tickets for the blues, jazz and soul festival are

currently on sale – check the Elks Aidmore website. 

While the main performers have been scheduled, auditions for local talent are being held to fill remaining spots; to that end, EAMF has teamed with Starbucks to present free showcases at the Conyers Hwy. 138 location every Friday through April 20. Showcase showtimes are 7:30 pm. 

Cast votes for your favorites at Rockdale News every Monday following showcase performances (you can view video of the performances there, too).

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Upcoming Area Events: EcoFocus Film Festival in Athens, GA

Tickets and passes are now on sale for Athens' annual EcoFocus Film Festival, March 23-31. EcoFocus highlights environmentally-focused films from around the world, and features panel discussions, speakers and other events. Visit their website at http://ecofocusfilmfest.org/.

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New in CD Music: Celebrating Etta James

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