29th Annual International Country Music Conference

Program Schedule

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Pre Keynote Sessions

The Frist Lecture Hall.

Gordon E. Inman Center.

Belmont University.

Nashville, Tennessee.
10:00a.m.-Noon Registration
11:45a.m.-1:00p.m. Lunch
Welcome: Dr. Don Cusic. Belmont University.

Luncheon Talk:
Dr. James E. Akenson. Tennessee Technological University. Cookeville, Tennessee.
"Teaching Country To Teachers: Focus on Reading, TAPPS."

Dr. Curtis W. Ellison Presiding
1:15-3:00p.m. Mr. Chris Wilson. University of Toronto. Toronto, Canada.
"I Got Three Hours Next Tuesday Morning: Co-Writing on Music Row and the Strategic Responses of Nashville Songwriters."
 
Ms. Jennifer Joy Jameson. Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green, Kentucky.
"Yours For The Carters: Freeman Kitchens and the Carter Family Fan Club."
 
Ms. Beth Harrington. Independent Producer. Beth Harrington Productions. Vancouver, Washington.
"The Winding Stream: The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music."
 
Mr. Daniel Hildenbrandt. Owensboro Community and Technical College. Owensboro, Kentucky.
"Greg Martin Kentucky Bluesman: Part of the Kentucky Headhunters."
3:15-4:15p.m. Ms. Nancy Cardwell. International Bluegrass Music Association. Nashville, Tennessee.
"Yonder Mountain String Band, 12 Years and We're Still Dancing."
 
Dr. Gregory Hansen. Arkansas State University. Jonesboro, Arkansas.
"Folklife in Education and Country Music in Schools."
4:30-5:30p.m. Mr. Joe Weed. Highland Publishing. Los Gatos, California.
"From Pole-Cats to Cowboy Fiddlers: Following "Maiden's Prayer."
 
Mr. Payman Rezwan. University of Saarbruecken. Saarbruecken, Germany.
"Headlock on Twang Town: A Short History of Encounters Between Country Music and Professional Wrestling."

ICMC Keynote

The Frist Lecture Hall.

Belmont University.

Nashville, Tennessee
5:30-7:00p.m. Registration/Social Hour/Informal Pickin'
Nate Gibson, Coordinator. Bring Your Instrument!
7:00p.m. Welcome: Dr. Don Cusic. Belmont University.
 
Contextual Comments: Dr. James Akenson. Tennessee Technological University. Cookeville, Tennessee.
 
Introduction and Overview: Dr. Erika Brady. Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green, Kentucky.
 
ICMC Keynote: "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn: Gender Issues, Themes, and Chart Success."
Dr. Jocelyn Neal. University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Ms. Jewly Hight. Independent Researcher. Nashville, Tennessee.

Friday, 25 May 2012

The Frist Lecture Hall.

Gordon E. Inman Center.

Belmont University.

Nashville, Tennessee.
7:30-8:30a.m. Registration and Breakfast.

Dr. Erika Brady Presiding
8:30-9:30a.m. Dr. Curtis Ellison. Miami University at Hamilton. Hamilton, Ohio.
"Ralph Stanely and the Appalachian Diaspora."
 
Dr. Patrick Huber. Missouri University of Science and Technology. Rolla, Missouri.
"Black Hillbillies: African American Musicians on Old-Time Records, 1924-1932."
9:45-10:45a.m.
 Dr. Tom Wilmeth. Concordia University. Mequon, Wisconsin.
"Webb Pierce: The Ty Cobb of Country Music."
 
Ms. Caroline Gnagy. Independent Scholar and Musician. Austin, Texas.
"The Welded Chain That Binds Us. One Family's Journey from Prison Cell to Opry Stage."
11:00a.m. to Noon An ICMC Special Feature
The Charles K. Wolfe Memorial Panel Discussion.
In Honor of Dale Evans's 100th Birthday
"Dale Evans, Queen of the West: Independence and Tradition in 20th Century American Culture."
Dr. Don Cusic. Belmont University. Nashville, Tennessee. Moderator.
Dr. Theresa Kaminski. University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Mr. Packy Smith. Independent Scholar. Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Ray White. Ball State University (Retired). Muncie, Indiana.
12:00-1:15p.m. Lunch

Special Feature: The Charlie Lamb Excellence In Country Music Journalism Awards.
Honoree Contemporary Award: Ms. Alanna Nash. Louisville, Kentucky.
Honoree Career Award: Person.Mr. Rich Kienzle. Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kristine McCusker Presiding
1:30-3:15p.m. Mr. Kevin Fontenot. Tulane University. New Orleans, Louisiana.
"Hey Buddy! All I Can Hear Is Your Lips Flappin': The Country and Gospel Career of Terry Bradshaw."
 
Dr. Anthony Lis. South Dakota State University. Brookings, South Dakota.
"San Antonio Steel--The Life and Career of Charles Kama Valera."
 
Ms. Karen Raizor. Independent Scholar. Louisville, Kentucky.
"Another ‘Lady Chatterley's Lover:' The Battle of "The Battle of
 Kookamonga."

 
Mr. Kirby Pringle. Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois.
"Spurs and Speciesism: Country Music and the Commercialization of Animal Cruelty"
3:30-4:30p.m. Dr. Thomas Alan Holmes. East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, Tennessee.
"JC: Johnny Cash As Evanglist."
 
Dr. Gregory Reish. Roosevelt University. Chicago, Illinois.
"The ‘Mountain Chamber' Style of Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers.

RCA Studio B.

Nashville, Tennessee.
6:00-7:00p.m.. Social Hour and Picking.
Nate Gibson, Picking Coordinator
7:00-9:00p.m. Special ICMC Panel Presentation: "Chet Atkins In Studio B"
Moderator: Dr. John Rumble. Senior Historian. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville, Tennessee.
Panelists: Mr. Harold Bradley, Mr. Paul Craft, Mr. Ray Edenton, and Mr. Les Ladd.

Saturday, 26 May 2012

The Frist Lecture Hall.

Gordon E. Inman Center.

Belmont University.

Nashville, Tennessee.
7:30-8:30a.m. Coffee and Breakfast.

Dr. Jocelyn Neal Presiding
8:30-9:30a.m. Dr. Jim Clark. Barton College. Wilson, North Carolina.
"Donald Davidson's The Big Ballad Jamboree: A Literary View of the Origins of Modern Country Music."
 
Dr. Larry Aaron. Pittsylvania Country Public Schools. Danville, Virginia.
"The Wreck of the Old 97: The Song That Wrecked a Train."
9:45-10:45a.m.
 Mr. Kevin Fleming and Dr. Wayne W. Daniel. Georgia State University. Atlanta, Georgia.
"What's In a Name? Would That Which We Call Country Music By Any Other Name Sound as Sweet? The Billboard and Variety Answer."
 
Dr. Travis Stimeling. Millikin University. Decatur, Illinois:
"The Nashville Sound on Film: Marketing Music City, U.S.A."
11:00am to noon Dr. David Anderson. Louisiana Tech University. Ruston, Louisiana.
"Was Joining the Rank and File Revolutionary, Reactionary, or Just Plain Retro?: Figuring Out L.A.'s 1980s Cowpunk Scene"
 
Dr. David Moddox. Belmont University. Nashville, Tennessee.
"35 Years And Counting: Termination Rights and Their Impact on Country Music."
12:00-1:15p.m. Lunch

Speaker: Dr. Lee Bidgood. East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, Tennessee.
"Translating and Documenting Czech Bluegrass."

Various and Sundry Door Prizes

Ms. Brenda Colladay Presiding
1:30-3:00p.m. Dr. Henry Carrigan. Northwestern University. Evanston, Illinois.
"The Country DJ As Archivist: Focus on Bill Cody and Eddie Stubbs."
 
Ms. Nancy Riley. University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia.
"A Day In The Country: A Discussion of Country Music in Chicago."
 
Mr. Nate Gibson. Indiana University. Bloomington, Indiana.
"Bakersfield, Buckaroos, and Barbara: The History and Impact of Mosrite Records."
3:15-4:15p.m. Dr. Irwin Streight. Royal Military College of Canada. Kingston, Ontario. Canada.
"Mary Gauthier: Songs that Will Clear a Room."
 
Dr. Dan Raessler. Randolph College. Lynchburg, Virginia.
"Sing About What I Say, Not What I Do."
4:15-4:30p.m. Conference Conclusion and Comments

"Happy Trails"
“Happy Trails” — Dr. Ray White, Song Leader.