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LisaM

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8. Judy Collins isn't from Tennessee.

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 11, 2021, 11:05 AM

Apr 2021

I don't really think they should have a state hymn, either, but if they are going to choose a recorded version of a song for their hymn, I can see why they chose one done by a Tennessean.

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Tennessee lawmakers vote to make Dolly Parton's version of 'Amazing Grace' state hymn [View all] DonViejo Apr 2021 OP

The State should not have a hymn edhopper Apr 2021 #1

As much as I love Dolly, I'm with you on both points. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #3

Judy Collins isn't from Tennessee. LisaM Apr 2021 #8

That wasn't the point edhopper Apr 2021 #9

Oh, good grief. LisaM Apr 2021 #10

Good grief right back edhopper Apr 2021 #11

Piece by piece, they are intent on eliminating the separation of church and state. Apparently, they RKP5637 Apr 2021 #6

So, what does Dolly say? Hope she says no. TN legislators are total goons and losers. Maybe... machoneman Apr 2021 #2

K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2021 #4

wtf is wrong with Dolly's "Rocky Top"? Goodheart Apr 2021 #5

Is the state hymn different from the state song? XanaDUer2 Apr 2021 #7