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August 14, 1894: Entertainer Ada 'Bricktop' Smith Born in Alderson

On August 14, 1894, entertainer Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith was born at Alderson. At age five, Ada made her stage debut in Chicago,…

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August 14, 1894: Entertainer Ada 'Bricktop' Smith Born in Alderson

On August 14, 1894, entertainer Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith was born at Alderson. At age five, Ada made her stage debut in Chicago,…

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Listen: JD Souther & Nellie McKay Cover Cole Porter on NPR's Mountain Stage

As Don Henley's long-time writing partner, JD Souther has had his hands in some of the most memorable pop songs of all time, including "The New Kid in…

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