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Taylor Swift

2017-05-13T21:33:43Z

BobbyJean: You cannot stop the King, you imbecile!

REAL WOMEN OF THE LORD DO NOT WRAR SULTRY BIKINIS AND SHOW OFF THEIR BUMS

== Albums ==

She released her first album, ''Taylor Swift'' in late 2006 which became #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and #5 on the Billboard Hot 200. She released her second album, ''Fearless'' in 2008 which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200. She was the first artist in history to have two different albums in the Top 10 on the year end album chart. It also was the first album by a female artist in country music history to log eight weeks at #1 on The Billboard 200. ''Speak Now'' was released in October 2010 and was followed by ''Red'' in 2012 and in 2014 Swift's first official pop album ''1989'' became her best selling album and the ''1989 World Tour'' became her best selling tour by far.

== Awards and Accomplishments ==

Swift is the youngest artist in history to win Album of the Year award. Swift was also awarded the Country Music Academy's Crystal Milestone Award, given for Outstanding Achievement in Country Music. The Academy praised her for career achievements including selling more albums in 2008 than any other artist in any genre of music, the first time a country artist had done that, the breakthrough success of her debut album (which spawned five Top 10 hits, more than any in history for a female artist's debut CD), and the worldwide crossover success of her #1 single "Love Story". The Academy also cited Swift's contribution to helping country music attract a younger audience and her family-friendly lyrics and performances. When Swift transitioned to pop music, these concerts became far less family friendly.

== Philanthropy and Charity ==

In 2009 Taylor Swift became the female artist with the most top-40 songs of the decade with her song ''Fifteen''. ''Fifteen'' is a song promoting abstinence and used in [[Best Buy]]'s campaign for @15, a charity which helps teenagers get involved in their communities. Taylor Swift has donated over $750,000 to the [[Red Cross]] and $250,000 to various schools around the country, some of which were Christian-based education schools. She has also donated $10,000 to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Swift, Taylor}}

[[Category:Women Singers]]
[[Category:Country Singers]]
[[Category:Christians]]

User talk:JamesWilson/ArchiveJuly2011

2017-05-13T21:28:32Z

BobbyJean: Truth

This was my talk page first, you little liberal! My castle, you Swift lover! I'm the King!

== Madonna Article ===
Ed Poor is turning it into a pro-Madonna article. Is Madonna considered conservative and therefore of merit ethically and culturally on this website? I can't see why.--[[User:Legolas2186|Legolas2186]]
:Madonna is most certainly not a conservative, and I disapprove of much of what cultral influence Madonna has, including her provocative attire. That being said, it is not good conduct to revert an administrator, and I recommend you bring it up on the talk page.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 19:41, 16 July 2011 (EDT)

Hi James.
With regards to the Madonna article, there are ways to express disapproval over something without using hyperbolic language. The article originally read like an opinion piece of someone who detested Madonna. That's fine, and that type of writing has its place, but not, I feel, in an "encyclopedic" article. I think the best way to write an article for CP is to state facts and allow the reader to make up their own mind.

As for Legolas, it's my opinion that he's a parodist, and not a very good one at that. His history shows he's only edited on a couple of articles, and he seems to have it in for EdPoor. I doubt he'll last long around here. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 22:33, 16 July 2011 (EDT)
:He probably is. I hold this theory that liberal parodists all over the net are Colbert wannabes. As for the Madonna article, it was fine before Legolas messed it up.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:41, 16 July 2011 (EDT)

== RW ==

Hey, just a little question, but what is "Rw"?
You blocked someone for "Rw"
:No, I blocked a user for ''vandalism'' for vandalizing the Liberalism article. You must be mistaking me for someone else.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 13:22, 21 July 2011 (EDT)

== Blocking for user names? ==

Instead of antagonizing a potential productive editor who might have made a simple mistake by blocking them before they've made a single edit, and pretty much ensuring they won't return, why not be a bit nicer about it and just ask them to request a name change? What good does the blocking do? -JohnnyY
:My apologies. I just seen other users do so. I will do so from now on, unless it is an obviously inappropriate name like I have seen before.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:14, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::Yah, and a week long block seems a bit harsh. Likewiuse this user has been active since then end of last year; it's hard to see why now his username becomes problematic. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:23, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::I apologize Rob, and will be much more careful of the user name stuff from now on.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:28, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
===Buddha as a possible atheist===
::::While we're at it, [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Siddhartha_Gautama&diff=prev&oldid=891831 this edit may be entirely plausible]. I'm not an expert, at all. But the statement rather needs sourcing, or rephrasing. I would have asked the editor for a citation on the statement, which is the only problem, IMO. If you know it to be false gibberish, leave the editor blocked. Otherwise, you may want to reconsider. Thanks. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:37, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::::I know the Buddha did not explicitly deny the existence of a god or gods and that most modern Buddhists believe in a supernatural being.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:42, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::::::Intereting question. So Buddha may have had some understanding or belief in the supernatural and supernatural beings. Fine. Have you considered asking the editor for a cite before handing out a one year block? [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:48, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::::::::I will do so, or entirely leave it alone. My apologies again.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:51, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::::::::If you're going to unblock him, don't forget to hang the {{[[fact]]}} template and notify the user. A kind apology for the misunderstandiong on the block won't hurt, either. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 12:44, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

I will do so sir. Did you see the post I made as your talk page as well?--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 12:49, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Not a problem. ==

I like copy-editing. I'm weird that way. If you ever want me to look something over, just let me know. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 11:00, 22 July 2011 (EDT)
:OK. So, what do you think of the progress I have made with the article so far?--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:04, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Well done! ==

Superb block and reversion of the edits!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 12:12, 22 July 2011 (EDT)
:Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 12:13, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Revert of my edit to ED ==

Hi, could you tell me why did you [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Dramatica&action=historysubmit&diff=892463&oldid=892439 revert] my edit to the article about Encyclopaedia Dramatica? That site is not only notable -- being listed as the very opposite as Conservapedia, but it's now operated by the [[Anonymous]] as well. One of their first actions was restoring the infamous page "''offended''" to it's former, er, glory.

The tense used in the article was inconsistent as well -- past in one place, present everywhere else. You did revert that correction as well.--[[User:KiloByte|KiloByte]] 13:54, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
:I thought the language was a bit strong (calling it a cesspool) and it was perhaps vandalism. You are welcome to change it back, but tone down the language some.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:00, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
::BRB...yeah, it's a cesspool. If that's the most appropriate term, we shouldn't censor ourselves. [[User:BradB|BradB]] 14:02, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
:::I am not familiar with the whole thing, but I toned the article down a bit.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:05, 23 July 2011 (EDT)

== Elvis ==

I meant to tell you yesterday that the article is really shaping up. There are a few things that need some clarification - I am going to list them on the talk page in a little while. I hope you don't mind my editing the language. I've always found it's helpful to have someone else read over something I'm writing to make sure the points I'm trying to make are clear.

Getting pictures uploaded around here seems to drag on a bit, but hopefully someone with upload rights will see your request soon. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 19:40, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
:Please list them. I will be more than happy to improve the content. I don't mind you editing the language at all. This is a wiki, and collaboration is what it is all about.

:You may know that User:SamHB proposed this article for featuring based on the vast improvements. That's why I want the images soon, in case it makes it.

:I don't know if you saw my post on Mr. Schlafly's talk page, but I plan on doing revamps of the [[Johnny Cash]] and [[Bob Seger]] articles after I finish Elvis. Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 19:51, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

:It also appears that my requests are stuck in an archive.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 21:34, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

::I've added my suggestions - feel free to act on them or ignore as you see fit. ;-) Can you find the archive and return them to the page? [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 21:42, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

:::Thumb's up on the added info! I'm going to look into the column thing tomorrow - I'm too tired tonight.[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 22:48, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
::::Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:51, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

== Thanks for the welcome ==

Thank you for welcoming me. I hope I can help improve this encyclopedia with my edits. Thanks! [[User:MorrisF]]
:No problem. Please do!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 01:01, 28 July 2011 (EDT)

== Elvis images ==

When you requested the images, did you provide some links to fair use photos? I doubt the sysops are going to take the time to research them, as they appear to be too busy with other things at the moment. It might go quicker if you do the research. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 09:32, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:I did.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:33, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
::Well, I guess we wait then. I tried to get upload rights because of this very reason, but... --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 09:38, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:::Actually, they're hidden somewhere as Mr. Schlafly's talkpage was archived.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:41, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:::Update:I dug them out and put them on the requests page.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 00:06, 30 July 2011 (EDT)

== Bravo ==

You beat me to that block. The comment was utterly inappropriate. Well done.

--[[User:Benp|Benp]] 13:07, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:Thanks. One thing I do not like at all is hurtful comments directed toward other editors.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:26, 28 July 2011 (EDT)

== Berry and Dylan ==

I'm all for improving those articles. My parents used to live in Minneapolis in the early 60s and would go down to a local bar and listen to Dylan. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 15:28, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

Really? That is amazing! I would have loved to see Dylan. By next year, I could possibly improve all of the musician articles! But, I think I am going to work on Seger next because that article is most urgently needing expansion.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 15:33, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

:It was a couple of years before my time, but I remember my mom talking about Dylan. Another article I'd like to see improved is [[Jimmy Buffett]] - I'm an transplanted [[Florida|Floridian]] after all. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 15:45, 29 July 2011 (EDT)
::Added to my list on my userpage!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 15:50, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

== Good morning! ==

I saw your requests, and the additions you've made to the Seger article. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet. I've been attempting to write a more comprehensive section for the Anders Breivik article about the attacks themselves. I also want to add more biographical info about him, and some info about the victims as well, before the article is featured. So much to do, so little time! Have a great day! --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 11:30, 30 July 2011 (EDT)
:Please do work on that article! You have a great day as well!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:39, 30 July 2011 (EDT)

User talk:JamesWilson/ArchiveJuly2011

2017-05-13T21:25:50Z

BobbyJean: The King is back!

The King is back! Oh yeah! I'm the King!

== Madonna Article ===
Ed Poor is turning it into a pro-Madonna article. Is Madonna considered conservative and therefore of merit ethically and culturally on this website? I can't see why.--[[User:Legolas2186|Legolas2186]]
:Madonna is most certainly not a conservative, and I disapprove of much of what cultral influence Madonna has, including her provocative attire. That being said, it is not good conduct to revert an administrator, and I recommend you bring it up on the talk page.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 19:41, 16 July 2011 (EDT)

Hi James.
With regards to the Madonna article, there are ways to express disapproval over something without using hyperbolic language. The article originally read like an opinion piece of someone who detested Madonna. That's fine, and that type of writing has its place, but not, I feel, in an "encyclopedic" article. I think the best way to write an article for CP is to state facts and allow the reader to make up their own mind.

As for Legolas, it's my opinion that he's a parodist, and not a very good one at that. His history shows he's only edited on a couple of articles, and he seems to have it in for EdPoor. I doubt he'll last long around here. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 22:33, 16 July 2011 (EDT)
:He probably is. I hold this theory that liberal parodists all over the net are Colbert wannabes. As for the Madonna article, it was fine before Legolas messed it up.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:41, 16 July 2011 (EDT)

== RW ==

Hey, just a little question, but what is "Rw"?
You blocked someone for "Rw"
:No, I blocked a user for ''vandalism'' for vandalizing the Liberalism article. You must be mistaking me for someone else.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 13:22, 21 July 2011 (EDT)

== Blocking for user names? ==

Instead of antagonizing a potential productive editor who might have made a simple mistake by blocking them before they've made a single edit, and pretty much ensuring they won't return, why not be a bit nicer about it and just ask them to request a name change? What good does the blocking do? -JohnnyY
:My apologies. I just seen other users do so. I will do so from now on, unless it is an obviously inappropriate name like I have seen before.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:14, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::Yah, and a week long block seems a bit harsh. Likewiuse this user has been active since then end of last year; it's hard to see why now his username becomes problematic. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:23, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::I apologize Rob, and will be much more careful of the user name stuff from now on.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:28, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
===Buddha as a possible atheist===
::::While we're at it, [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Siddhartha_Gautama&diff=prev&oldid=891831 this edit may be entirely plausible]. I'm not an expert, at all. But the statement rather needs sourcing, or rephrasing. I would have asked the editor for a citation on the statement, which is the only problem, IMO. If you know it to be false gibberish, leave the editor blocked. Otherwise, you may want to reconsider. Thanks. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:37, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::::I know the Buddha did not explicitly deny the existence of a god or gods and that most modern Buddhists believe in a supernatural being.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:42, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::::::Intereting question. So Buddha may have had some understanding or belief in the supernatural and supernatural beings. Fine. Have you considered asking the editor for a cite before handing out a one year block? [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 22:48, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
::::::::I will do so, or entirely leave it alone. My apologies again.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:51, 21 July 2011 (EDT)
:::::::::If you're going to unblock him, don't forget to hang the {{[[fact]]}} template and notify the user. A kind apology for the misunderstandiong on the block won't hurt, either. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 12:44, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

I will do so sir. Did you see the post I made as your talk page as well?--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 12:49, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Not a problem. ==

I like copy-editing. I'm weird that way. If you ever want me to look something over, just let me know. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 11:00, 22 July 2011 (EDT)
:OK. So, what do you think of the progress I have made with the article so far?--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:04, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Well done! ==

Superb block and reversion of the edits!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 12:12, 22 July 2011 (EDT)
:Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 12:13, 22 July 2011 (EDT)

== Revert of my edit to ED ==

Hi, could you tell me why did you [http://conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Dramatica&action=historysubmit&diff=892463&oldid=892439 revert] my edit to the article about Encyclopaedia Dramatica? That site is not only notable -- being listed as the very opposite as Conservapedia, but it's now operated by the [[Anonymous]] as well. One of their first actions was restoring the infamous page "''offended''" to it's former, er, glory.

The tense used in the article was inconsistent as well -- past in one place, present everywhere else. You did revert that correction as well.--[[User:KiloByte|KiloByte]] 13:54, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
:I thought the language was a bit strong (calling it a cesspool) and it was perhaps vandalism. You are welcome to change it back, but tone down the language some.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:00, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
::BRB...yeah, it's a cesspool. If that's the most appropriate term, we shouldn't censor ourselves. [[User:BradB|BradB]] 14:02, 23 July 2011 (EDT)
:::I am not familiar with the whole thing, but I toned the article down a bit.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:05, 23 July 2011 (EDT)

== Elvis ==

I meant to tell you yesterday that the article is really shaping up. There are a few things that need some clarification - I am going to list them on the talk page in a little while. I hope you don't mind my editing the language. I've always found it's helpful to have someone else read over something I'm writing to make sure the points I'm trying to make are clear.

Getting pictures uploaded around here seems to drag on a bit, but hopefully someone with upload rights will see your request soon. [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 19:40, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
:Please list them. I will be more than happy to improve the content. I don't mind you editing the language at all. This is a wiki, and collaboration is what it is all about.

:You may know that User:SamHB proposed this article for featuring based on the vast improvements. That's why I want the images soon, in case it makes it.

:I don't know if you saw my post on Mr. Schlafly's talk page, but I plan on doing revamps of the [[Johnny Cash]] and [[Bob Seger]] articles after I finish Elvis. Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 19:51, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

:It also appears that my requests are stuck in an archive.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 21:34, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

::I've added my suggestions - feel free to act on them or ignore as you see fit. ;-) Can you find the archive and return them to the page? [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 21:42, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

:::Thumb's up on the added info! I'm going to look into the column thing tomorrow - I'm too tired tonight.[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 22:48, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
::::Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:51, 27 July 2011 (EDT)

== Thanks for the welcome ==

Thank you for welcoming me. I hope I can help improve this encyclopedia with my edits. Thanks! [[User:MorrisF]]
:No problem. Please do!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 01:01, 28 July 2011 (EDT)

== Elvis images ==

When you requested the images, did you provide some links to fair use photos? I doubt the sysops are going to take the time to research them, as they appear to be too busy with other things at the moment. It might go quicker if you do the research. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 09:32, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:I did.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:33, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
::Well, I guess we wait then. I tried to get upload rights because of this very reason, but... --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 09:38, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:::Actually, they're hidden somewhere as Mr. Schlafly's talkpage was archived.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:41, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:::Update:I dug them out and put them on the requests page.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 00:06, 30 July 2011 (EDT)

== Bravo ==

You beat me to that block. The comment was utterly inappropriate. Well done.

--[[User:Benp|Benp]] 13:07, 28 July 2011 (EDT)
:Thanks. One thing I do not like at all is hurtful comments directed toward other editors.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 14:26, 28 July 2011 (EDT)

== Berry and Dylan ==

I'm all for improving those articles. My parents used to live in Minneapolis in the early 60s and would go down to a local bar and listen to Dylan. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 15:28, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

Really? That is amazing! I would have loved to see Dylan. By next year, I could possibly improve all of the musician articles! But, I think I am going to work on Seger next because that article is most urgently needing expansion.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 15:33, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

:It was a couple of years before my time, but I remember my mom talking about Dylan. Another article I'd like to see improved is [[Jimmy Buffett]] - I'm an transplanted [[Florida|Floridian]] after all. --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 15:45, 29 July 2011 (EDT)
::Added to my list on my userpage!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 15:50, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

== Good morning! ==

I saw your requests, and the additions you've made to the Seger article. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet. I've been attempting to write a more comprehensive section for the Anders Breivik article about the attacks themselves. I also want to add more biographical info about him, and some info about the victims as well, before the article is featured. So much to do, so little time! Have a great day! --[[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 11:30, 30 July 2011 (EDT)
:Please do work on that article! You have a great day as well!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:39, 30 July 2011 (EDT)

Taylor Swift

2017-05-13T21:24:15Z

BobbyJean: Truth

[[Image:TaylorSwift.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Taylor Swift at a live performance]]
'''Taylor Alison Swift''' (born December 13, 1989) is a harlot and a succubus!!!!!!!! She hates the things of the Lord! American [[Grammy]]-nominated [[American]] [[pop music]] singer-songwriter. She has received numerous awards, and one of these was being named Billboard Magazine Artist of the Year for 2009 and received the title Artist of the Year at the Country Music Awards. She has, in the past, been praised by many [[Conservative]] parent advocacy groups for being a positive role model for young people. However, due to [[Hollywood values]], Swift began to sell sex in her lyrics and attire in appearances.

Swift was born in the town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Her father is Scott Swift, a stock broker, and her mother is Andrea, a homemaker. She was raised in a Christian home and went to a Christian high school. After starting her career, she became [[homeschool]]ed and finished her diploma in this fashion.

== Albums ==

She released her first album, ''Taylor Swift'' in late 2006 which became #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and #5 on the Billboard Hot 200. She released her second album, ''Fearless'' in 2008 which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200. She was the first artist in history to have two different albums in the Top 10 on the year end album chart. It also was the first album by a female artist in country music history to log eight weeks at #1 on The Billboard 200. ''Speak Now'' was released in October 2010 and was followed by ''Red'' in 2012 and in 2014 Swift's first official pop album ''1989'' became her best selling album and the ''1989 World Tour'' became her best selling tour by far.

== Awards and Accomplishments ==

Swift is the youngest artist in history to win Album of the Year award. Swift was also awarded the Country Music Academy's Crystal Milestone Award, given for Outstanding Achievement in Country Music. The Academy praised her for career achievements including selling more albums in 2008 than any other artist in any genre of music, the first time a country artist had done that, the breakthrough success of her debut album (which spawned five Top 10 hits, more than any in history for a female artist's debut CD), and the worldwide crossover success of her #1 single "Love Story". The Academy also cited Swift's contribution to helping country music attract a younger audience and her family-friendly lyrics and performances. When Swift transitioned to pop music, these concerts became far less family friendly.

== Philanthropy and Charity ==

In 2009 Taylor Swift became the female artist with the most top-40 songs of the decade with her song ''Fifteen''. ''Fifteen'' is a song promoting abstinence and used in [[Best Buy]]'s campaign for @15, a charity which helps teenagers get involved in their communities. Taylor Swift has donated over $750,000 to the [[Red Cross]] and $250,000 to various schools around the country, some of which were Christian-based education schools. She has also donated $10,000 to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Swift, Taylor}}

[[Category:Women Singers]]
[[Category:Country Singers]]
[[Category:Christians]]

Elvis Presley

2017-05-13T21:22:28Z

BobbyJean: Truth

[[File:Elvis presley.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A still of Presley in his third film, ''[[Jailhouse Rock]]'', filmed in 1957]]
<center>''For more information, see [[Elvis Presley directory]]''.</center>
'''Elvis Aaron <ref>Presley's middle name is also spelled "Aron", as is the case on his birth certificate. It was common during the [[Great Depression]] to use alternate spellings of names due to a lesser focus on the written word. It is likely they intended "Aaron" as his middle name. "Aaron" is the spelling that appears on gravestone as well. Presley had it legally changed to Aaron.</ref> Presley''', popularly known by his first name '''Elvis''', (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) is the King! You can't stump the King! Was an American musician, actor and performer. Presley became an essential figure of [[rock and roll]] and sang [[rock music]], rockabilly, [[Country music|country]], [[blues]], and [[Gospel music|gospel]]. He has become an American cultural icon and a major figure in American popular culture. Presley is often known as "'''The King of Rock n' Roll'''" or simply "'''The King"'''. Presley since his death has been referenced in many songs, books, movies, television shows and other forms of media and he has generated so much revenue since his death from sales of his works to tours of Graceland which only shows the longevity of his works and image and his continuing cultural relevance. Las Vegas culture is now in a sense synonymous with Presley.

Presley died on August 16, 1977 of complications due to prescription drug abuse and poor eating and health habits; he died in his home, [[Graceland]], from cardiac arrest, a day before he was scheduled to go back on tour.

Presley has been inducted into four music halls of fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1971, and was nominated for fourteen [[Grammy Awards]], winning three, all for gospel songs. He has also earned more than thirty number one hits, including the posthumous remix of "A Little Less Conversation". He also had ten #1 albums, tying him with [[Bruce Springsteen]] for number of #1 albums; only [[the Beatles]] (19) and [[Jay-Z]] (12) have more.

Presley is one of the most important popular culture icons of the twentieth century, and the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. He was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country music and [[rhythm and blues]].<ref>http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc19754/m1/</ref>

==Early life==
Presley was born in a two-room house without running water or electricity in East Tupelo, [[Mississippi]] to [[Gladys Presley|Gladys Love]] and [[Vernon Presley]]. Presley's identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn 35 minutes before him. Presley's mother Gladys almost died from the birth and both were taken to the hospital. The Presley family lived in near-poverty during the early years of Presley's life. They were on [[welfare]] and got help from their neighbors. Vernon supported the family by working different odd jobs. Despite living in poverty, Presley benefited from a closely knit family. On May 25, 1938 Vernon was sentenced for three years in the Mississippi State Penitentiary for check [[forgery]]. During the brief time Vernon spent in prison, Gladys and Presley had to temporarily live with Gladys' in-laws next door. Vernon was released on February 6, 1939 on account of good behavior.

Presley received a [[guitar]] for his eleventh birthday. The store owner said he wanted a [[rifle]]. Some other variants of the story claim he wanted a bicycle, though accounts from those who knew Presley during his earlier life say that what he wanted was most likely the rifle. However, Gladys did not want her son to have one and he eventually settled on the guitar. He would often sing in school for his classes, and they were pleased with him.<ref name="official bio">[http://www.elvis.com/about-the-king/biography_.aspx Elvis biography]</ref><ref>[http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/elvis_presley_1935_1953.html Biography of Presley's Early Life]</ref>

The Presley family moved to [[Memphis]], [[Tennessee]] on November 6, 1948, where a thirteen-year-old Presley was influenced by the gospel music of an Assembly of God [[Pentecostal]] church. He was also influenced by country, pop and the African American music he heard on the streets of Memphis. On September 20, 1949, the Presley family moved to a building complex in Memphis. He was exposed to a great deal of music and was in a band with four other boys. Vernon, Gladys, and the teenage Presley worked various jobs to support the family. However, the family stayed closely knit. After graduating from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis in 1953, Presley worked at Crown Electric as a truck driver to pay for recording sessions at Sun Records.<ref name="official bio"/>

==Career==
Presley's professional career carried him from his first single in 1954 to his death in 1977, spanning twenty-three years. He influenced the musical world immensely during this time creating basically what modern pop music is today. He also delved into acting during his career though his records and concerts were the most influential most prominent and longest part of his career. From a poor boy in a small town to international icon to one of the most legendary and influential persons to ever live, Presley had a huge impact in the relatively short career he had breaking barriers in music and culture from youth rebellion to becoming one of the standards in Las Vegas and beyond. Many people have heard more than one song by Presley, and he remains one of the most admired and celebrated musicians of all time with '''''numerous''''' prominent musicians citing him as an influence.
===Early career===
After graduating from high school, Presley paid to record two songs meant to be a birthday gift to his mother. The songs “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” would be his first steps toward becoming what many say was the greatest entertainer of the century and “the King of Rock n’ Roll.”

In 1954 Sun Records released “That’s All Right,” a 45 rpm record with the B-side “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” Within a few days it was a hit when Memphis radio station WHBQ began programming the record and Presley began a regular touring schedule outside of the Memphis area. His second single, “Good Rockin' Tonight,” with “I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine” was released in September, 1954 and a month later Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the “[[Louisiana]] Hayride”, a country music radio show, in Shreveport to the delight of a large audience. He was signed to a one-year contract with the Hayride for a weekly performance.

Elvis Presley moved from Sun Records to RCA by suggestion of his manager Colonel Tom Parker, who officially became Presley's manager after his contract with former manager Bob Neal expired on March 26, 1956. RCA paid $35,000 to Sun and $5,000 to Presley, a sum unheard of at that time. A few months later in 1956 his first single on the RCA label “Heartbreak Hotel,” topped the charts at #1.

Elvis Presley had a physical style in his concerts that was considered by many to be suggestive and scandalous. He gyrated his body with the music, in a way that would be considered tame by contemporary standards, but was unheard-of at the time. He was sometimes given the name "Elvis the Pelvis" for this, and was sometimes shown in television concerts only from the waist up.
====Ed Sullivan Shows====
Presley first appeared on ''The Ed Sullivan Show'' on September 9, 1956, despite Sullivan personally vowing he would never have Presley on the show. Sullivan entered Presley after rival Steve Allen received a jump in ratings due to Presley's appearance on his show. His second appearance on the Sullivan show was on October 28, 1956. That appearance included Elvis performed "Don't Be Cruel", and "Love Me Tender", as well as a four-minute version of "Hound Dog". As Sullivan stood behind Presley during the show, addressing the audience, Presley began shaking his legs, eliciting an uproar from the audience. As Sullivan stood his head, Presley became motionless. After Presley was leaving the stage, Sullivan said "I can’t figure this darn thing out. You know. He just does this [Sullivan shakes his legs] and everybody yells." The third and final show was on January 6, 1957. This show sparked controversy, as Presley was shot only from the waist up. It was seen as censoring his hip gyrations. Presley responded by wiggling his finger and causing an uproar in the audience.

===Music===
A multiple [[Grammy]] award winner, in his first dozen years Presley had 100 hits on the Billboard charts and was the most famous entertainer in the world. Presley's first released single was "That's All Right" under the Sun label. It was after Colonel Parker transferred Presley to RCA that he would record his first number-one hit, "Heartbreak Hotel". His early music was mainly rock, such as his hit singles "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", and "All Shook Up". He also recorded gospel songs, such as "Peace in the Valley", which Presley said was one of his mother's favorite songs. During his Hollywood career, the main music Presley produced were movie soundtracks. After his career in film, Presley recorded a slew of new material at various studios. Included in these sessions were several gospel albums including ''His Hand in Mine'' (1960). He later had a studio built in his home that was called the Jungle Room.

Presley was in second place as a top-earning, deceased celebrity (after [[Michael Jackson]]), earning approximately $55 million per year. Most of this income is derived from admissions to Graceland, licensing and merchandising. A ''Cirque du Soleil'' show in Las Vegas that is based on his music also contributes. Sales of music and movies also contributed significantly.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2011/10/25/the-top-earning-dead-celebrities/ The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities] Pomerantz, Dorothy, forbes.com, October 25, 2011, retrieved May 31, 2012.</ref>

===Films===
*See also: [[Elvis Presley movies]], filmography at the end of the article
Presley starred in thirty-three enormously profitable films, most of which were lighthearted comedic musicals. His first film, ''Love Me Tender'', a western, was released in 1957. His film ''Loving You'' was released soon after. He then starred in ''Jailhouse Rock'', playing an anti-hero character. For a while, Presley was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors. He starred in ''King Creole'', for which he deferred his Army service to star in. After his service, he starred in ''G.I. Blues'' He was cast in light, clean-cut roles during the 1960s, and Presley was not happy about it, since he aspired to be a serious actor. These feature films were generally poorly received by critics, often for "them all being the same", but still sold extremely well, and were popular with fans. ''Charro'' was an exception, as it did not feature music other than a title song. After his final feature film in 1969, the only Presley films released were concert documentaries, such as ''Elvis:That's the Way it Is''.

While Presley's films were poorly received by critics at the time the movies were released, they are generally positively received with modern critics.

Presley started work on two karate films, ''The New Gladiator'' (1974) and ''Billy Easter'' (1977). The former starred Presley and other fighters training and then competing in tournaments around the world. The latter involves an ex-CIA agent who then owns a karate school getting revenge on drug dealers for the murder of his best friend. Neither of these karate films were finished in their entirety or released.

===Concert Performances===
[[File:Elvis Presley 1970.jpg|thumb|right|125px|Presley in 1970]]
During his career, Presley performed many concerts. Many of these concerts were sold out and fans waited for days in line just to buy tickets. His first concerts were performed in the late 1950s, and these were the most provocative of Presley's concerts. His other major concert era came after his career in film which was from the late 1960s to Presley's death in 1977. He performed in [[Las Vegas]] and did a road tour for those who could not make it out to Vegas unlike many performers at the time who would have been content in their shows and dressing room in Las Vegas.
====Early Concerts====
Presley started touring in the 1950s and he caused controversy over his hip gyrations and music. The older generation thought his style was vulgar. As a result, Presley's performances on television were often shot from the waist up so it would not offend anyone. Many of Presley's fans were young women, and they would often scream incessantly at his concerts, a practice which has since become commonplace during concerts of male heartthrobs. His style of dancing came from nervousness of dancing in front of women.<ref>[http://www.moviesmusicgamesandmore.com/elvis-presley-biography.html The Life of Elvis Presley]</ref> Presley was panned by critics at his first performance in Las Vegas in the 1950s for his "vulgar" performance, but was well received later on and is now culturally associated with Las Vegas.

In 1956, Presley made his network television debut with the first of his six appearances on ''Stage Show'', a weekly variety program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. On ''The Milton Berle Show'', he performed "Hound Dog" and the performance was considered very provocative for the time.

====1968 Comeback Special====
Presley stopped touring while he was in Hollywood until 1968, when his special ''Elvis'' or also called the '''68 Comeback'' on NBC. The network originally wanted it to be a soft Christmas special with Presley in a tuxedo, but Presley did a rock performance in leather. He saw this as his comeback from his films to live performing. He performed many of his previous hits, and had a gospel section of the performance which included the famous song "If I Can Dream". The concert was later sold on VHS and DVD by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Colonel Parker originally wanted the show to be a Christmas performance with little more than Presley performing Christmas carols. He believed that this could be a television version of the Christmas show Presley performed the year before. However, producer Steve Binder felt that this would not be best for the singer since they wanted to reestablish his reputation with this concert after he made many films and recordings of varying quality.

The concert consisted of an informal jam session with Presley performing in front of a small audience consisting of friends and family members. He performed hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel", "Jailhouse Rock", and "Don't Be Cruel".

The band that performed was:
*Elvis Presley: vocals, guitars
*D. J. Fontana: drumming, using a guitar case
*Alan Fortas: guitar back-slapping, occasional vocals
*Charlie Hodge: acoustic guitar, occasional vocals
*Lance LeGault: guitar back-slapping, tambourine
*Scotty Moore: guitars

====1970s Live Concerts====
After two more feature films, ''The Trouble With Girls'' and ''Change of Habit'', the only other films Presley starred in were concert documentaries. In 1969, he performed a series of concerts at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Between 1969 and 1976, Presley performed in Vegas at locations such as the Hilton Hotel, as well as a road tour. Despite deteriorating health, Presley performed over a thousand sold-out concerts during the 1970s. He performed some of his early hits, as well as new hits and cover versions of songs by artists such as [[The Beatles]], the Righteous Brothers, and [[Chuck Berry]]. He was accompanied by gospel quartets, an orchestra, and other band members. He was notorious for wearing various extravagant jumpsuits during these concerts and for passing out scarves that typically contained his perspiration from dancing on stage to (usually) female fans. He occasionally gave extravagant rings to audience members.

These concerts contained backing by several gospel bands including the Jordanaires, the Imperials and the all female group the Sweet Inspirations as well as a full orchestra and members of Presley's original band. During this time he balanced between breaks, recording for albums, and touring.
====Aloha from Hawaii====
[[File:ElvisPresleyAlohafromHawaii.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Presley at the Aloha from Hawaii concert]]
*''Main Article: [[Aloha from Hawaii]]''
Elvis Presley’s "Aloha from Hawaii" concert originally broadcasted on January 14, 1973 was the first of its kind to be broadcast worldwide via satellite, and was seen by at least a billion viewers worldwide. It took place at the International Convention Center Arena in [[Honolulu]]. Despite the satellite innovation, the United States did not air the concert until April 4, 1973 per network decision. The concert aired in forty countries across Asia and Europe. The concert cost $2.5 million and raised $75,000 for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund. It featured an array of old and recent hits by Presley including "Hound Dog", "Steamroller Blues", "Blue Suede Shoes", and "Suspicious Minds". The concert also was released via soundtrack and later CD and DVD.

Presley's manager, Colonel Parker, decided that he was going to air a live concert via satellite since it was impossible for Presley to tour in every major city. He initially wanted the concert to take place in late 1972, but was changed to 1973 since MGM was releasing its ''Elvis on Tour'' concert documentary. On September 4, 1972, Parker held a conference announcing the Presley concert would air on January 14 the next year.

Presley arrived in Hawaii on January 9, 1973, having lost twenty-five pounds for the show, to begin rehearsing.
Those who performed instrumentals were:

*James Burton (lead guitar)
*Charlie Hodge (acoustic guitar/vocals)
*Glen Hardin (piano/keyboards)
*Ronnie Tutt (drums)
*John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar)
*Jerry Scheff (bass)
*J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet (vocals)
*Kathy Westmoreland (vocals)
*The Sweet Inspirations (vocals)
*Joe Guercio & his Orchestra

====Elvis Lives Concerts====
After Presley's death, concerts were put together using past live performances of Presley's, and his original band played live on stage with Presley's concert footage on a large screen via computer technology. Everything from the performances but Presley's voice is edited out, and gives the simulation of a real concert. Many sold-out concerts were performed across the world. Presley could not perform in many different countries due to his manager, Colonel Tom Parker's immigration status.

The tours started in 1997, and has been extremely popular throughout the world. A concert was conceived on August 16, 1997 (twenty years after Presley's death) after EPE was experimenting with Presley recordings and discovered through multitracking how to remove virtually all background music except Presley's voice, and it featured Presley's original 1970s back-up band (TCB Band), his back-up singers (The Stamps Quartet, The Imperials, The Sweet Inspirations and Millie Kirkham) and was performed at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.

In 2007, a DVD of the twenty-fifth anniversary concert was sold.

==Personal life==
===Army service===
At the age of eighteen, like all young American men, on January 19, 1953, Presley registered for the Selective Service system. At the time, there was a draft and all young men in good health were to be able to serve two years in the military, and then spend four years in the reserves. Presley, after signing up, became the sensation he was. Then Presley received a draft notice, No. 40-86-35-16 on December 20, 1957, but sought deferment to finish his film ''King Creole''. Presley went to the Memphis Draft Board on March 24, 1958 to be processed into the Army. He then spent 10 weeks in advanced tank training in Fort Hood, Texas. Presley returned soon after to see his mother, Gladys, who was gravely ill. She died on August 14, 1958. Presley served for two years and was assigned as an M48 Patton tank crewman to Company A, 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32nd Armor Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division. He was stationed at Ray Barracks in Friedberg, Germany.

Presley's conscription inspired the musical [[Bye Bye Birdie]].<ref>http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc19756/m1/</ref>

===Martial Arts===
It was while stationed in Germany that Presley first developed his lifelong interest in martial arts. He was a student of Hank Slemansky, a German Chito Ryu master, and became a black belt upon returning to the United States in 1960. His [[gospel music|gospel]] album "His Hand in Mine," released in 1961, features Presley on the cover, sitting at the piano wearing a black belt pin. He earned black belts from several famous instructors.<ref>http://www.tracyskarate.com/Stories/was_elvis_really_a_black_belt.htm</ref>

He later came under the tutelage of Kendo master Ed Parker, who said that Presley was an excellent martial artist and actually knew the contents of the IKKA manual for Kendo better than he did. Presley was able to achieve a 6th degree black belt in Kendo by 1973.

Elvis Presley is credited with popularizing martial arts in the United States through the use of exciting fight sequences in his movies, for which he did not use a stuntman. In 1960, while filming the film ''G.I. Blues'', he accidentally injured his hand with enough force to cause it to swell up noticeably. He finished the filming regardless, and was known among other martial artists for his high tolerance for physical punishment.<ref>http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/tigerman.html</ref>

Some of Presley's jumpsuits in the 1970s were based on karate outfits, and allowed him to perform karate-style moves on stage.

===Marriage===
Presley married [[Priscilla Presley|Priscilla Beaulieu]], who was fourteen years old when they met in 1959, ten years younger than Presley, on May 1, 1967. Presley met her while he was in the Army, stationed in Germany. Both of them wanted children. [[Lisa Marie Presley]], Elvis' only and Priscilla's first child, was born on February 1, 1968. During the marriage, Elvis had many affairs. Priscilla tried to repair the marriage, but she was largely unsuccessful. The marriage ended on October 9, 1973 and affected Presley for the rest of his life; this was evidenced by the fact that many of Presley's recordings later in his career were about lost love.<ref>[http://www.fingerprintsofelvis.co.uk/Elvis_and_Marriage.html Elvis and Marriage]</ref> An entire album, ''From Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee'' released in 1976, was virtually made up entirely of lost love songs.

===Gun Collection===
Presley was a lifelong collector of firearms, including a silver-plated Colt 45 which he presented to President Nixon. At the time of his death, he had a collection of 37 handguns, an unknown number of rifles and at least one machine gun. One of his handguns, a Walter PPK he gave to actor Jack Lord, fetched $28,800 at auction.<ref>http://www.elvispresleynews.com/ElvisGuns.html</ref>

In 2007, an unidentified thief stole a 9mm Smith and Wesson from a Graceland display case during an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of his death. The thief apparently abandoned the gun in a toilet, where it was found by a janitor and soon after returned to police.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6956224.stm</ref>

Presley was known to shoot guns at televisions if they displayed something he did not like.
===Religion===
Presley came from a Christian background; he had a superficially religious family and they attended First Assembly of God Church in East Tupelo, Mississippi, and then First Assembly of God in Memphis after the family moved. During his career, he was accompanied by several different gospel groups including The Jordanaires, The Stamps, and The Imperials. He recorded several gospel albums beginning with ''His Hand in Mine''. After concerts, Presley would often perform gospel music all night with some of his band members and friends. It is unknown whether Presley was a devout Christian.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/people/pp/Elvis_Presley.html Elvis religion]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbn.com/blogs/scottross/121207elvis.aspx]</ref>

Rev. [[Sun Myung Moon]] considered making a movie of his life, but made "[[Incheon!]]" instead. After his death, a copy of Moon's ''[[Divine Principle]]'' was found on a Graceland bookshelf.

===Death===
Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 in his home in Memphis on August 16, 1977. The cause of death was believed to be cardiac arrest related to overuse and overdoses of prescription drugs such as codeine, Valium, morphine, and Demorol, combined with poor eating habits.

He was scheduled to fly to Portland, [[Maine]] that night, do a show the next day, and finish his tour. During the early morning of the 16th, Presley was taking care of last minute details. He went to his suite at 7 AM and died of heart failure. Within hours, the news was being announced on the radio, and grief struck the nation. Callers would even ask jockeys to tell their stories about Presley.<ref>[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/biography/the_death_of_elvis_presley_august_16_1977.shtml Elvis death]</ref>

==Legacy==
*''Main Article: [[Legacy of Elvis Presley]]''
*''See also: [[Elvis Presley phenomenon]]''
[[File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg|thumb|right|110px|A young Presley]]
Presley has had a great effect on music; this includes a satellite radio station dedicated to playing his songs, his home is a historic landmark which attracts many visitors from across the world, and many entertainers make a living impersonating him. Presley also makes the most money of any deceased performer aside from Michael Jackson. The Ronnie McDowell song "The King is Gone" released after Presley's death showcased McDowell's great ability as an Elvis impersonator while recollecting his childhood memories of listening to Presley's songs as a kid and mourning over Presley's death.

===Elvis Presley Enterprises===
[[Elvis Presley Enterprises]] (EPE) originally founded by former manager Neal in 1954, created Graceland as a tourist attraction, secured copyrights for Presley's image and intellectual property. They have become the official organization to sell Presley merchandise. Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley are involved with and solely owned the company, until CKX Inc. acquired an 85% stake with Lisa Marie with a 15% stake.

EPE is responsible for all legally produced Presley merchandise such as music, movies, costumes, action figures, hot sauces, and any other piece of Presley memorabilia.

===Graceland===
{{Main|Graceland}}

Graceland is the former residence of Presley and is where he is buried, after being moved from Forest Hill Cemetery at 1661 Elvis Presley Blvd due to an unsuccessful break-in by graverobbers. It is a large white-columned mansion located on 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis about nine miles away from Downtown Memphis and less than four miles north of the Mississippi border. The Elvis Presley estate earns over $40 million and draws over 600,000 tourists yearly, a record for a deceased entertainer. Graceland Mansion, his home while alive, and his burial place, is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Graceland garners many tourists, and is second only to the [[White House]] in number of tourists visiting a private residence. Tourists are invited to see much of the house and the meditation garden where the family is buried, but the upstairs is reserved for Presley's family.

After Presley died, his father Vernon was responsible for the house. When he died in 1979, Priscilla took over. A CEO, Jack Soden, was responsible for making Graceland a moneymaker, since Priscilla could not afford the upkeep of the house, which was over $500,000 a year.

===Elvis Impersonators===
*''Main Article: [[Elvis impersonator]]''
[[File:Elvis impersonators.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Some people show tribute toward Presley by imitating his voice, looks, or both. Some entertainers are professional Elvis Tribute Artists, who perform concerts in Las Vegas or elsewhere emulating Presley.]]

Presley's legacy is such that many entertainers have made careers emulating him in voice, looks, or both. They are called Elvis Tribute Artists, or informally as Elvis impersonators. Professional Elvis impersonators highlight in Las Vegas and other areas across the United States and around the world.

Elvis impersonators are in great demand due to the iconic status of Presley, and many of these tribute acts exist. The first recorded Elvis impersonator was Jim Smith in 1956, shortly after Presley began to rise in popularity. Smith looked like and imitated Presley, but was just pretending since he could neither sing nor play the guitar. The first influential Elvis impersonator was Phil Ochs in 1970. Andy Kaufman was a significant Elvis impersonator in the mid 1970s and Presley himself said Kaufman was his favorite. While Presley was alive, impersonators largely competed in talent shows. It was after Presley's death the art grew into the industry it is today. Elvis impersonators range from professional performers to people who do it as a hobby to people who do it as part of a comedy act. There is also an Elvis Tribute Artist contest sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

In addition to Las Vegas, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a popular spot for Elvis impersonators.

[[Doug Church]] is considered to be the Elvis impersonator with the closest voice to Presley's. He recorded an album of cover songs that caused some to believe Presley was still alive since those songs were recorded originally after Presley's death.

An Elvis impersonator (Joseph Hall) did well on ''America's Got Talent'' in 2008.

[[Jimmy "Orion" Ellis]]' natural voice sounded almost exactly like Presley's which was a double edged sword for him, which resulted in his rise to fame, and ridicule as if he were imitating Presley, hence his song "I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis". He also covered several songs of Presley's in addition to his original music.

===Sirius-XM Elvis Radio===
With the launch of satellite radio, a channel dedicated entirely to the works of Elvis Presley was created. The 24 hour station plays his studio recordings, live performances (nights are often dedicated to playing a Presley concert in its entirety), lost and rare studio sessions and interviews with many of Presley's former friends, acquaintances and bandmates. The station is located in Memphis across the Graceland estate. The Elvis Quiz Show is periodically hosted on the network, where fans can answer questions about Presley and his work to earn prizes. The station dedicates Sunday mornings to Presley's gospel recordings.

===Elvis is Alive conspiracies===
*''Main Article: [[Elvis is Alive conspiracies]]''
Immediately after his death, people have speculated that Presley faked his death. ''National Enquirer'' published an article claiming the photo of Presley in his casket was actually taken of a double of his body. A claim to justify this belief is that Presley faked his death being tired of fame. There have also been claims of people seeing Presley, but these were most likely Elvis impersonators. While these claims are pure speculation and do not have validity, they are prominent in American popular culture.

However, a considerable amount of people believe that Presley did not die in 1977. They believe that he went into hiding and is still alive today. People have even made claims that they have seen Presley after his death.

Even though there is almost no probability of Presley being alive, it would not be an impossibility; Presley would be 77 years old as of January, 2012.

==Factoids==
*Presley's favorite sandwich was peanut butter and banana. He also enjoyed hamburgers and jelly donuts.
*He would buy cars for family, friends, and even complete strangers.
*He would rent out amusement parks and other establishments, or at least go after hours, because he did not want to run into a huge swarm of fans.

==Quotes==
"Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine."

"A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It's my favorite part of the business, live concerts."

"Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity."

"I don't do any vulgar movements."

"I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to."

"I don't think I'm bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this."

"I hope I didn't bore you too much with my life story."

"I never expected to be anybody important."

"I sure lost my musical direction in Hollywood. My songs were the same conveyer belt mass production, just like most of my movies were."

"I think I have something tonight that's not quite correct for evening wear. Blue suede shoes."

"I was training to be an electrician. I suppose I got wired the wrong way round somewhere along the line."

"I've never written a song in my life. It's all a big hoax."

"I'm no hillbilly singer"

"Man, that record came out and was real big in Memphis. They started playing it, and it got real big. Don't know why-the lyrics had no meaning"

"Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it."

"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over"

"The Army teaches boys to think like men."

"The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year."

"Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has blessed me."

"When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis."

"When I was a boy, I always saw myself as a hero in comic books and in movies. I grew up believing this dream."

==Discography<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/elvis/epchart.htm Elvis Presley's Top 40 Hits]</ref>==
{| class="wikitable sortaable collapsible" border="1"
|+ Elvis Presley's Top 40 Hits
|-
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Position
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Position
! scope="col" | Year
|- ||-
| "Heartbreak Hotel" || 1 || 1956 || "Kissin' Cousins" || 12 || 1964
|- ||-
| "I Was the One" || 19 || 1956 || "It Hurts Me" || 29 || 1964
|- ||-
| "Blue Suede Shoes" || 20 || 1956 || "Kiss Me Quick" || 34 || 1964
|- ||-
| "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" || 1 || 1956 || "What'd I Say" || 21 || 1964
|- ||-
| "My Baby Left Me" || 31 || 1956 || "Viva Las Vegas" || 29 || 1964
|- ||-
| "Don't Be Cruel" || 1 || 1956 || "Such a Night" || 16 || 1964
|- ||-
| "Hound Dog" || 1 || 1956 || "Ask Me" || 12 || 1964
|- ||-
| "Love Me Tender" || 1 || 1956 || "Ain't That Loving You Baby" || 16 || 1964
|- ||-
| "Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)" || 20 || 1956 || "Do the Clam" || 21 || 1965
|- ||-
| "Love Me" || 2 || 1956 || "Crying in the Chapel" || 3 || 1965
|- ||-
| "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" || 19 || 1956 || "(Such an) Easy Question" || 11 || 1965
|- ||-
| "Poor Boy" || 24 || 1957 || "I'm Yours" || 11 || 1965
|- ||-
| "Too Much" || 1 || 1957 || "Puppet on a String" || 14 || 1965
|- ||-
| "Playing for Keeps" || 21 || 1957 || "Tell Me Why" || 33 || 1966
|- ||-
| "All Shook Up" || 1 || 1957 || "Frankie and Johnny" || 25 || 1966
|- ||-
| "(There'll be) Peace in the Valley (for Me)" || 25 || 1957 || "Love Letters" || 19 || 1966
|- ||-
| "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" || 1 || 1957 || "Spinout" || 40 || 1966
|- ||-
| "Loving You" || 20 || 1957 || "Indescribably Blue" || 33 || 1967
|- ||-
| "Jailhouse Rock" || 1 || 1957 || "Big Boss Man" || 38 || 1967
|- ||-
| "Treat Me Nice" || 18 || 1957 || "U.S. Male" || 28 || 1968
|- ||-
| "Don't" || 1 || 1958 || "If I Can Dream" || 12 || 1968
|- ||-
| "I Beg of You" || 8 || 1958 || "Memories" || 35 || 1969
|- ||-
| "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" || 2 || 1958 || "In the Ghetto" || 3 || 1969
|- ||-
| "Doncha' Think It's Time" || 15 || 1958 || "Clean Up Your Own Backyard" || 35 || 1969
|- ||-
| "Hard Headed Woman" || 1 || 1958 || "Suspicious Minds" || 1 || 1969
|- ||-
| "Don't Ask Me Why" || 25 || 1958 || "Don't Cry Daddy" || 6 || 1969
|- ||-
| "One Night" || 4 || 1958 || "Rubberneckin' " || || 1969
|- ||-
| "I Got Stung" || 8 || 1958 || "Kentucky Rain" || 16 || 1970
|- ||-
| "(Now and Then There's) a Fool Such as I" || 2 || 1959 || "The Wonder of You" || 9 || 1970
|- ||-
| "I Need Your Love Tonight" || 4 || 1959 || "Mama Liked the Roses" || || 1970
|- ||-
| "A Big Hunk o' Love" || 1 || 1959 || "I've Lost You" || 32 || 1970
|- ||-
| "My Wish Came True" || 12 || 1959 || "The Next Step Is Love" || 32 || 1970
|- ||-
| "Stuck on You" || 1 || 1960 || "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" || 11 || 1970
|- ||-
| "Fame and Fortune" || 17 || 1960 || "Patch It Up" || || 1970
|- ||-
| "It's Now or Never" || 1 || 1960 || "I Really Don't Want to Know" || 21 || 1971
|- ||-
| "A Mess of Blues" || 32 || 1960 || "There Goes My Everything" || 21 || 1971
|- ||-
| "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" || 1 || 1960 || "Where Did They Go, Lord" || 33 || 1971
|- ||-
| "I Gotta Know" || 20 || 1960 || "Rags to Riches" || 33 || 1971
|- ||-
| "Surrender" || 1 || 1961 || "I'm Leavin'" || 36 || 1971
|- ||-
| "Lonely Man" || 32 || 1961 || "Until It's Time for You to Go" || 40 || 1972
|- ||-
| "Flaming Star" || 14 || 1961 || "Burning Love" || 2 || 1972
|- ||-
| "I Feel So Bad" || 5 || 1961 || "Separate Ways" || 20 || 1972
|- ||-
| "Wild in the Country" || 26 || 1961 || "Steamroller Blues" || 17 || 1973
|- ||-
| "Little Sister" || 5 || 1961 || "Fool" || || 1973
|- ||-
| "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" || 4 || 1961 || "I've Got a Thing About You Baby" || 39 || 1974
|- ||-
| "Can't Help Falling in Love" || 2 || 1961 || "Take Good Care of Her" || || 1974
|- ||-
| "Rock-a-Hula Baby" || 23 || 1961 || "If You Talk in Your Sleep" || 17 || 1974
|- ||-
| "Good Luck Charm" || 1 || 1962 || "Promised Land" || 14 || 1974
|- ||-
| "Anything That's Part of You" || 31 || 1962 || "My Boy" || 20 || 1975
|- ||-
| "Follow That Dream" || 15 || 1962 || "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" || 35 || 1975
|- ||-
| "She's Not You" || 5 || 1962 || "Hurt" || 28 || 1976
|- ||-
| "King of the Whole Wide World" || 30 || 1962 || "For the Heart" || || 1976
|- ||-
| "Return to Sender" || 2 || 1962 || "Moody Blue" || 31 || 1977
|- ||-
| "One Broken Heart for Sale" || 11 || 1963 || "She Thinks I Still Care" || || 1977
|- ||-
| "(You're the) Devil in Disguise" || 3 || 1963 || "Way Down" || 18 || 1977
|- ||-
| "Bossa Nova Baby" || 8 || 1963 || "My Way" || 22 || 1977
|- ||-
| "Witchcraft" || 32 || 1963 || "Guitar Man" || 28 || 1981
|}

==Filmography<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/elvis/epfilms.htm Filmography]</ref>==
{| class="wikitable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Movie title
! scope="col" | Year released
! scope="col" | Movie title
! scope="col" | Year released
|-
| ''Love Me Tender'' || 1956 || ''Girl Happy'' || 1965
|-
| ''Loving You'' || 1957 || ''Tickle Me'' || 1965
|-
| ''Jailhouse Rock'' || 1957 || ''Harum Scarum'' || 1965
|-
| ''King Creole'' || 1958 || ''Frankie and Johnny'' || 1966
|-
| ''G.I. Blues'' || 1960 || ''Paradise Hawaiian Style'' || 1966
|-
| ''Flaming Star'' || 1960 || ''Spinout'' || 1966
|-
| ''Wild in the Country'' || 1961 || ''Easy Come, Easy Go'' || 1967
|-
| ''Blue Hawaii'' || 1961 || ''Double Trouble'' || 1967
|-
| ''Follow That Dream'' || 1962 || ''Clambake'' || 1967
|-
| ''Kid Galahad'' || 1962 || ''Stay Away, Joe'' || 1968
|-
| ''Girls! Girls! Girls!'' || 1962 || ''Speedway'' || 1968
|-
| ''It Happened at the World's Fair'' || 1963 || ''Live a Little, Love a Little'' || 1968
|-
| ''Fun in Acapulco'' || 1963 || ''Charro!'' || 1969
|-
| ''Kissin' Cousins'' || 1964 || ''The Trouble with Girls'' || 1969
|-
| ''Viva Las Vegas'' || 1964 || ''Change of Habit'' || 1969
|-
| ''Roustabout'' || 1964|| ''Elvis – That's the Way It Is'' || 1970
|}

==Awards and honors==
Presley had over thirty number one hits; he has more number one hits than any solo artist other than [[George Strait]].
===Grammys===
Presley was nominated for fourteen Grammys and won three.<ref>[http://www4.sul.com.br/epkingd/awards.htm Elvis' Grammys]</ref>
====Won====
*1967: Best Sacred Performance for "How Great Thou Art"
*1972: Best Inspirational Performance for ''He Touched Me''
*1974: Best Inspirational Performance for "How Great Thou Art" (from ''Elvis: As Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis'')
====Nominated====
*1959: Record of the Year for "A Fool Such As I"
*1959: Best Performance by a "Top 40" artist for "A Big Hunk O'Love"
*1959: Best Rhythm and Blues Performance for "A Big Hunk O'Love"
*1960: Record of the Year for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*1960: Best Male Vocal Performance for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*1960: Best Performance by a Pop Singles Artist for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*1960: Best Soundtrack Album for ''G.I. Blues''
*1960: Best Male Vocal Performance for "G.I. Blues"
*1967: Best Soundtrack Anthem for ''Blue Hawaii''
*1968: Best Sacred Performance for "You'll Never Walk Alone" (from ''How Great Thou Art'')
*1978: Best Country Vocal Performance for "Softly As I Leave You"

===Hall of fame inductions===
Presley has been inducted into different music halls of fame:
*1986: The [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]
*1998: The Country Music Hall of Fame
*2001: The [[Gospel Music Hall of Fame]]
*2007: The Hit Parade Hall of Fame

== References ==
<references/>

== See also ==
*[[Elvis Presley movies]]
*[[Elvis Presley albums]]
*[[Notable works of Elvis Presley]]
*[[Graceland]]
*[[Elvis Presley Enterprises]]
*[[Elvis Presley phenomenon]]
*[[Rock music]]
*[[Country music]]
*[[Gospel music]]
*[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]
*[[Elvis impersonator]]
*[[Cultural impact of Elvis Presley]]
*[[Elvis is Alive conspiracies]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.elvis.com Elvis.com-Official Website of Elvis Presley]
*[http://www.elvis.com/elvisology/bio/elvis_overview.asp Biography]
*[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/biography/elvis_presley_biography.shtml Comprehensive history of Elvis Presley's dynamic life]
*[http://www.shopelvis.com/default.aspx ShopElvis]
*[http://www.azlyrics.com/e/elvis.html Elvis Presley lyrics]
*[http://www.elvis.com/about-the-king/biography_.aspx Elvis.com biography]
*[http://www.sergent.com.au/elvis/menu.html Complete discography]
*[http://elvis.wikia.com Elvis Wiki]
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{{Elvis Presley}}
[[Category:Elvis Presley|*]]
[[Category:Tennessee]]
[[Category:Male Singers]]
[[Category:Guitarists]]
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:Featured articles]]
[[Category:Hollywood Values]]

User talk:Anglican

2017-05-13T21:16:55Z

BobbyJean: Rebuke liberal

{{welcome}}
:When creating articles, please add sources. I know that Greg Gutfeld is ''not'' an atheist (he is agnostic). Also, I have seen no sources stating that Jesse Watters is episcopalian. If you would provide a source, I would appreciate that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:23, 2 May 2017 (EDT)
::I just added a source for Watters, while Gutfeld identifies as an "agnostic atheist" which in reality is just an atheist. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 22:27, 2 May 2017 (EDT)
:::Fair enough, but there is a difference between Gutfeld and a militant atheist like Richard Dawkins, and that should be noted by at least calling him an "agnostic atheist." --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:38, 2 May 2017 (EDT)
::::That is a good point. I hadn't thought of that, and it does provide a sense of nuance. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 22:58, 2 May 2017 (EDT)
 

Not to change to subject, but welcome! If you need anything or have any questions, let me know! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 15:13, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:What is a "500 Internal Server Error" and why do I periodically get one of these, and why is it such a laborious task to submit an edit? I'm just unsure of whether there is something wrong with my end or what else the issue could possibly be. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 18:00, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
::Those can happened when the server receives a great amount of traffic, and they are a reason I often, before submitting an edit, select the whole article and hit "Ctrl-C" to copy in case something doesn't work. I don't know of any cure for them. It's not your fault - otherwise it wouldn't be called an "''Internal'' Server Error."--[[User:Abcqwe|Abcqwe]] ([[User talk:Abcqwe|talk]]) 18:07, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:::I see. Sorry if I'm not as computer literate as I should be: I'm still learning more about wiki formatting as well even though I learned the basics while I was on Wikipedia. Do you have any idea as well why whenever I want to send an edit that I have to answer one of the same five or so questions every time? My apologies if this is basic information, but I'm really trying to contribute to this encyclopedia.--[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 19:57, 9 May 2017 (EDT)

::::No apologies needed. That question is to verify you are a real person. Conservapedia receives a fair amount of attacks, both vandalism to simply harm the project, and spam to promote some other website or project. Since both of these are best done using automated programs and scripts, the question is there to make sure you can provide a logical answer. At some point as you contribute here, that requirement will probably be removed so you can simply submit the change without answering.
::::As for the server errors, Abcqwe is right. Sometimes heavy traffic is a kind of attack on the site (DDoS attack) and sometimes it can be just because it it being accessed non-maliciously by many users, bots, web crawlers, etc. If you wait a little bit, the problem should be resolved. Sometimes you can go for months without seeing that, other times it will happen numerous times each day. In any case, it is not your fault, and is effecting a number of people. Copying the text is always a good idea before submitting. However, if you forget to do that and get the error, try clicking your browser's "back" button. Some browsers such as [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]] and [[Vivaldi (web browser)|Vivaldi]] store the text temporally, so they will reload page and text. Then you can wait a couple minutes, and try submitting it again. It's not perfect, but it often works.
::::I hope these won't be too much of a problem for you! --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 20:47, 9 May 2017 (EDT)
:::::I see! I've lived much of my life without a computer, so I have much to learn. It's unfortunate to hear about these attacks, so I understand the purpose of this mechanism. Although sometimes I provide a correct answer but it rejects it.--[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 16:32, 10 May 2017 (EDT)

You are an illiterate loser who can't handle the truth because you hate the things of the Lord Jesus Christ!

::::::No problem--I'm interested in computers and have used them for a while, but am still learning as well. Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions, even if they do seem simple. If the challenge question does not accept the proper answer, you might want to mention it to [[User:Aschlafly]]. Give him the exact question and your answer--if he agrees, he will probably fix the problem. --[[User:DavidB4|David B]] ([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]]) 17:03, 10 May 2017 (EDT)

== What I've learned here ==

I'm sure by now you've figured the various things like the uses of asterisks to make bulleted lists, or number signs to make numbered lists (maybe), and the uses of apostrophes:
#Makin' contractions
#''Italic'' text
#'''Bold''' text
#''''Four apostrophes do this''''
#'''''Bold Italic Text'''''
Since you're new, and seem to want to be a good contributor, I'd like to tell you some of the most useful things I've learned about wiki-formatting. Maybe you know them, and that's fine - maybe not.
*A redirect from, say, "pop" to "soda" can be made by making a page, called "pop" with the contents, "#REDIRECT [[Soda]]" - if you add other lines, though, it doesn't work.
*If you want a new category, just make a page with the title Category:Bach Fugues (or whatever you want) with the word "Category" and the colon. It will collect all the articles with that tag automatically.
*You ''can'' make degrees symbols with a lowercase letter o in superscript, and make chemical formulas with subscript: H2O. However, degrees symbols look better with the symbol from the special characters menu,(90°) and I try to correct it when I can. Also, exponents that you need to combine in complex expressions can be made using math tags: instead of "x=sqrtx2", one can write <math>x=\sqrt{x^2}</math>.
*Fractions can be written in math tags like this: <math>\frac{2}{3}</math>
*This can be used to create more complex expressions: <math>\sin\frac{\pi}{60}=\sin 3^\circ=\frac{(2-\sqrt{12})\sqrt{5+\sqrt5}+(\sqrt{10}-\sqrt2)(\sqrt3+1)}{16}\,</math>. That piece I admit I copied from Wikipedia - which taught me that to use pi in math tags, I have to type \pi and not the true π symbol.
*Be sure to add a reflist template and category tags, and sometimes defaultsort, the purpose of which is to make things appear right in category pages when they are alphabetized, like DEFAULTSORT:Washington, George or DEFAULTSORT:Federalist Papers, The. These can be changed in the category tags, so that on the article for George Washington can appear under "W" in the U.S. Presidents category, but under "G" in any category of people named Washington.
*Tables are made like the one below. Adding "class = "wikitable"" can make table lines appear.
*Using <nowiki><nowiki></nowiki> tags can help when explaining a wiki's features.--[[User:Abcqwe|Abcqwe]] ([[User talk:Abcqwe|talk]]) 20:49, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
{|
!Name
!Address
!Phone Number
|-
|John Smith
|123 Main Street
|555-1234
|-
|Jane Jones
|456 First Street
|555-5678
|}
:I learned some of this during my time as a Wikipedia editor, but I'm always desiring to learn more about formatting and other topics. It is greatly appreciated. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 20:58, 10 May 2017 (EDT)

== Sources ==

Hello Anglican, thank you for your articles and edits, but I've noticed that you do not add sources. For example, your article [[Catholic-lite]] is good, but it could use sources, particularly to show that this article is a common term as the article claims. I encourage you to add good sources to those articles and any other big changes you made. Adding sources is Commandment #2 in [[Conservapedia:Commandments]], and it really does help in creating good, high-quality articles. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:38, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
:I see. My mistake since I've read quite a few articles without sources on here, and during my Wikipedia days, some people insisted upon sources for even the most common of knowledge. However, my edit to [[Hollywood values]] should not include sources because this is a family friendly encyclopedia, right? In addition, the stand up show where Williams originated the term Catholic-lite contains profanities. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 22:47, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
::If you can find sources criticizing these things, that would be the best. If you need to cite a source that would not be appropriate for children, you can always note that in the reference. However, I don't see any reason why you cannot cite the TV show and the episode and etc. It's always good to know where you got the info, even if it may be inappropriate for children. As I already stated, you can always say that the source is inappropriate, and in the case of citing a TV show, it's not like you have to privide a link. Just a good cite.
::Regarding other CP articles, yes, it is unfortunate that many editors do not bother adding sources. I think not including sources is bad for CP (or any encyclopedia). I think every editor should show the reader where they got their information. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:57, 10 May 2017 (EDT)
:::Would you please, at least, add the websites of the university articles you are creating? Thanks. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:37, 11 May 2017 (EDT)
::::Yes. These articles are still in progress. --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 22:39, 11 May 2017 (EDT)

== New Template ==

Hello. I'd just like to inform you that it would be greatly beneficial if you were to assist on working on the following newly created template;
{{Bible Cities}}

This template was created less than a week ago, and is an attempt to record all the biblical cities of the Old and New Testaments. It would be helpful if you, and other fellow editors at Conservapedia, were to assist in creating articles describing these biblical cities. If you are willing to start making some of these pages, but are not exactly sure how to approach the task, I'd suggest looking at [[Rhegium]] or [[Beeroth]], two very (very) recent pages created by myself ([[Shaaraim]] is another good example) to get a good understanding at how this thing should be done. If you're willing to go above and beyond, take a look at the page [[Amphipolis]], perhaps the best biblical city page to date. Just to note, this request is optional and you may help out on your own volition.[[User:Korvex|Korvex]] ([[User talk:Korvex|talk]]) 23:30, 12 May 2017 (EDT)

Taylor Swift

2017-05-13T21:13:59Z

BobbyJean: Truth

[[Image:TaylorSwift.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Taylor Swift at a live performance]]
'''Taylor Alison "Satan" Swift''' is an evil succubus who hates the things of the Lord Jesus Christ. See conservatism.referata.com for more information. She has received numerous awards, and one of these was being named Billboard Magazine Artist of the Year for 2009 and received the title Artist of the Year at the Country Music Awards. She has, in the past, been praised by many [[Conservative]] parent advocacy groups for being a positive role model for young people. However, due to [[Hollywood values]], Swift began to sell sex in her lyrics and attire in appearances.

Swift was born in the town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Her father is Scott Swift, a stock broker, and her mother is Andrea, a homemaker. She was raised in a Christian home and went to a Christian high school. After starting her career, she became [[homeschool]]ed and finished her diploma in this fashion.

== Albums ==

She released her first album, ''Taylor Swift'' in late 2006 which became #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and #5 on the Billboard Hot 200. She released her second album, ''Fearless'' in 2008 which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200. She was the first artist in history to have two different albums in the Top 10 on the year end album chart. It also was the first album by a female artist in country music history to log eight weeks at #1 on The Billboard 200. ''Speak Now'' was released in October 2010 and was followed by ''Red'' in 2012 and in 2014 Swift's first official pop album ''1989'' became her best selling album and the ''1989 World Tour'' became her best selling tour by far.

== Awards and Accomplishments ==

Swift is the youngest artist in history to win Album of the Year award. Swift was also awarded the Country Music Academy's Crystal Milestone Award, given for Outstanding Achievement in Country Music. The Academy praised her for career achievements including selling more albums in 2008 than any other artist in any genre of music, the first time a country artist had done that, the breakthrough success of her debut album (which spawned five Top 10 hits, more than any in history for a female artist's debut CD), and the worldwide crossover success of her #1 single "Love Story". The Academy also cited Swift's contribution to helping country music attract a younger audience and her family-friendly lyrics and performances. When Swift transitioned to pop music, these concerts became far less family friendly.

== Philanthropy and Charity ==

In 2009 Taylor Swift became the female artist with the most top-40 songs of the decade with her song ''Fifteen''. ''Fifteen'' is a song promoting abstinence and used in [[Best Buy]]'s campaign for @15, a charity which helps teenagers get involved in their communities. Taylor Swift has donated over $750,000 to the [[Red Cross]] and $250,000 to various schools around the country, some of which were Christian-based education schools. She has also donated $10,000 to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Swift, Taylor}}

[[Category:Women Singers]]
[[Category:Country Singers]]
[[Category:Christians]]