Although it might seem difficult to imagine a country song featuring a pop star, this idea is not new. Outsiders have had country hits since 1944 when Bing Crosby's version of "Pistol packin' Mama" by the Andrews Sisters became the first to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The list of outsiders who have scored country hits includes artists from jazz, pop, and rock, as well as duet partners. In most cases, however a well-known country artist will partner up with an unknown.
Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is a song from her 1989 album, the first to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song is about a relationship that is a constant back and forth and a singer who is tired of the manipulative games her ex-boyfriend plays with her. She sings "Never get it back together." The song is about Jake Gyllenhaal's breakup, which she ended with in 2011.
Kenny Rogers, "King of the Road"
Roger Miller had already achieved fame in 1965 when his first single, "When Two Worlds Collide", reached number ten. Bill Anderson, Miller's friend, had written the song as they were driving to Texas. Roger's RCA career had reached its highest point with the song reaching #6. Miller's hit "Lock, Stock, and Teardrops", which he wrote while on the road, was another. Later, K.D. Lang sung it.
Miley Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart"
Miley Cyrus performed her 1992 hit single "Achy Breaky Heart" on a recent episode. It reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Hot Country Songs chart ranked the song at No. 5. The song charted also in ten other countries including Australia and New Zealand. Billy Ray is Miley’s team member on The Voice. Fans will enjoy the song no matter whether it is an anthem about love or a sweet country tune.
Glen Campbell's "Stand By Your Man"
The most popular country song of all time is the title track to Glen Campbell's love song for George Jones. Many of the original writers of the song have been accused of being feminists. Tammy Wynette was only country singer to publicly condemn the song. However, Campbell was an exception to that rule.
Reba McEntire's cover Johnny Cash's song "Me & Bobby McGee", by Reba McEntire
"Me & Bobby McGee," a classic blend of blues and country, tells the tales of hitchhikers who travel south. Janis Joplin made the original famous with her raw version of the song, which landed the blues singer at Number. Janis Joplin made the original famous, and her raw version of the song landed her at No. 1 in 1971. Despite Joplin's tragic demise, the song survived and was covered by many artists such as Reba McCEntire. Kris Kristofferson sang the original song in 1971.
FAQ
How much does Hollywood make a year?
It costs about $100 million to make an average movie. If you produced ten movies per year for a decade you would have enough money to purchase a small country.
Your island would be yours, complete with an airport, power plant, bank, post office, police force, fire department, school system, hospital, sports stadium, theater, and cinema.
If you don't find this to be fun, then you are probably insane.
What is the average number of movies Hollywood makes in a year?
Each year, Hollywood studios produce approximately 3,000 films. Three thousand!
These films are marketed by Hollywood, which spends billions of dollars. They spend millions producing them. They also spend millions marketing them. But how many end up actually getting seen in the theaters, do you think?
The answer is probably around 200-300. So what happens to all those other 2,700+ films? Most of them are either released direct-to-video or just sit in storage.
However, not all of them are unavoidable. Some of them were selected for distribution via Netflix Prime, Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus, iTunes or Google Play.
We should see more of them. Why are they not released in theaters? They're too expensive.
They could also be made cheaper and put into theaters.
This is where I come in. I'll help you find the best way for your film to be released in theaters.
I will teach you how to increase your return on investment (ROI), as well as increasing your chances of seeing the movie in theaters.
Because let's face it...
It can be difficult to get your movie into theaters. The process can be complex and lengthy.
You may end up spending a lot of money before you get started.
You have a very short window in which to distribute your film.
There's not enough time between the moment a film is completed and its theatrical debut.
Why is Hollywood calling this Hollywood?
D.W. Griffith was the one who founded California's first film industry. It was named for Los Angeles, which was at the time called "Hollywood."
Because it was so exciting to visit, the name stuck. People would come from all over just to see what was happening there.
Hollywood is still an integral part of American culture. We have movies. There are also music videos. Commercials. And we call them all "Hollywood."
How many theaters am I required to make my investment return?
It depends on how many weeks you plan to make your theatrical production.
You only need one theater if your film will be shown for less than 2 weeks.
Two theaters are required if your film will be shown for more than two weeks.
What are the salaries of actors?
Pay for actors can range from $1 million to $100,000 per film, or less than $100,000 for independent films. Most actors receive around $10,000 - $20,000 per film. Many actors aren't paid. It depends on how successful they are. Some actors are successful and make millions. Others struggle to find work.
Statistics
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get an honor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce established the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The HWOF can be found at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. It consists of 2,711 stars embedded into the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard. Each star is a symbol of someone who contributed to the production of motion pictures, television, radio and theater or other aspects popular culture. There are currently 1,922 living persons listed on the HWOF.
To become a member of the HWOF, you must submit your name to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then submits your name to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, you receive a certificate of eligibility, which includes your name, date of birth, city of residence, occupation, and category. You also receive a bronze plaque with your name engraved on it. This plaque is attached directly to the concrete base, in front of designated stars.
If you were nominated by an HWOF member, or if there are significant contributions made to the entertainment, film, radio, theatre, and music industries, you may be eligible for a "star" award. A committee evaluates the nominations and decides whether to approve them. If they do approve them, they send a note to the home address of the applicant stating their decision. A second letter confirms acceptance if the nominee accepts the nomination. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues the Hollywood Chamber of commerce a check, payable to it. The check is sent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays the application submitted by the artist or organization. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce receives half of the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gets the rest.
Once the artist receives his/her star he/she will be eligible to be inducted into the HWOF. To be eligible for the HWOF, the artist must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce any balance. The amount due depends upon how many years ago your first nomination was. You would owe $15,000. If you were first Nominated in 1990, for example. However, if you had been previously nominated in 1980, you would owe $10,000.
If you want to remove yourself from the HWOF, you need to contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and pay off the remainder of your debt. They will remove your name from this list.
How old is one to be eligible for a HWOF Star?
Nominations are open to anyone over 18 years of age. To receive a Star, one must still be living at the time. After receiving a Star, one can still be Nominated for another star after ten Years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Nominating you can be done by family members. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce can place a memorial marker next to the star, if there aren't any living relatives.
Why not just have stars on every street?
The HWOF is not meant to be a historical monument. It honors those who made history through film.
What happened to the stars that got stolen? The thieves took around 1,200 stars. Each star weighs approximately 250-300 pounds, which equates to 4 tons of stars.