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Pro Rodeo's Main Event

by Alan Ross

After years in the saddle, any of the 7,500 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) competitors who contend for prize money and a shot at a world-champion title can tell you, it’s a wild ride to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR).

first appeared: 11/28/2004

Freedom's Responsibilities

by Marti Attoun

Four generations of military veterans tell what it means to serve their country

first appeared: 11/7/2004

The Right To Vote

by Marti Attoun

Whether you consider yourself Democrat, Republican or anything in between, voting is one of the most important things that you can do; but simply voting is not enough.

first appeared: 10/31/2004

Tending the Family Farm

by Warren D. Jorgensen

In 1983, Kenneth Poore’s dying wish was to have his family farm in Stewartstown, N.H. turned into a museum. That wish came true in 1994, thanks to the town’s residents and the Poore Family Foundation for North Country Conservancy.

first appeared: 10/10/2004

Being a Good Citizen

U.S. citizenship may be the most sought after status on the planet.

first appeared: 9/12/2004

A Talk with Darrell Waltrip

by Richard McVey

Darrell Waltrip first mashed the accelerator in a NASCAR Winston Cup series race in 1972, and has since left an indelible mark on the sport.

first appeared: 9/5/2004

A Life Of Courage

by Beverly Keel

U.S. Rep. John Lewis still remembers the advice his family gave him when he was a shy schoolboy in a segregated Pike County, Ala., about 10 miles from Troy (pop. 13,935).

first appeared: 7/18/2004

The Stock Broker

by David Frey

When Kirsten Vold, 31, took over as manager of her father’s legendary rodeo stock company, the Harry Vold Rodeo Co., in 1998, heads turned, rumors flew and even some tempers flared.

first appeared: 7/11/2004

Liberty's Lessons

Our children are growing up in a time of war. That’s the awful reality. But there is a consolation.

first appeared: 7/4/2004

A Dream Come True for Trace Adkins

by Michael McCall

Ever since he left his family’s cattle farm, he had fantasized about the day that he would be able to afford to buy his own farm.

first appeared: 6/13/2004

Old-Time Fiddlin'

by Jo Deurbrouck

Once, a town’s fiddler was more important than its cable provider is today. When he put his bow to the strings, neighbors set aside differences and passed the cider jug, and young people fell in love dancing in time with his tapping boot.

first appeared: 5/30/2004

Bugles Across America

by Marti Attoun

Tom Day stands silently while the final prayers are said and the casket flag is folded. Then he lifts his bugle in white-gloved hands and sounds Taps in notes that are as strong and powerful as a crisp salute.

first appeared: 5/23/2004

The Birthplace of Bluegrass

by Stuart Englert

When Drew Luttrell, 8, takes the stage at the Rosine Barn Jamboree to sing Blue Moon of Kentucky, he’s living proof that bluegrass music is alive and well in the hometown of the man who created the musical style in the 1930s.

first appeared: 5/16/2004

Rodeo Cowgirls

by Noble Sprayberry

A rare breed of women bent on continuing an Old West tradition

first appeared: 5/16/2004

Family Matters Most of All

by Beverly Keel

Singer Sara Evans will never forget where she was when she received a telephone call congratulating her on a Top Female Vocalist nomination for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.

first appeared: 5/2/2004

Releasing Symbols of Love & Hope

by Mary McNulty

Releasing birds to mark special occasions has become the life work of Rob Nicholls, who established White Birds Express with his wife, Sally

first appeared: 3/28/2004

Preserving Old-Time Music

by Marti Attoun

When Bob Everhart plays Down in the Valley, he hears the voices of pioneers. And those voices have inspired a museum, two halls of fame, and a festival to honor America’s traditional country music.

first appeared: 3/21/2004

Hooked on Fishing

by Michael McCall

For Brad Paisley, it's hard to choose between music and fishing.

first appeared: 3/7/2004

Sharing Life Lessons

by Beverly Keel

Naomi Judd's incredible journey f self-discovery

first appeared: 2/8/2004

Racing's Referees

by Stuart Englert

Before their morning job is finished, Hedger, Snipes and four dozen other NASCAR officials will examine, test, weigh, and measure 46 cars in the garage at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham (pop. 9,672).

first appeared: 2/1/2004

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