Hoedown at the White House

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - July 22, 2009, 07:43AM

The Obamas hosted a celebration of country music in the East Room of the White House, featuring country stars Charley Pride, Allison Krauss and Brad Paisley, the Tennessean is reporting.

The glitterati of Washington and Nashville filled the room for the event, the second in a series of showcases of American music at the White House.

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There was one odd moment during the event. President Obama said he has been a longtime lover of country music and then started a line dance. Unfortunately, it was “The Electric Slide.”

I heard that the first lady asked Brad Paisley what inspired him to go into country music after experiencing so much success with the design pattern that bears his name.

About the Author

Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.