Dottie West was an American country singer and songwriter. She also had several credits as an actress. A distinguished figure in the country genre, West was among several people who helped to elevate the platform of female country artists. She was also known for mentoring up-and-coming artists and being the first woman to win a country music accolade from the Grammy Awards.
West in a promotional photograph, 1977
West c. 1965
West's biggest musical influence was Patsy Cline, who served as both her friend and mentor.
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Tennessee Technological University is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, and before that as University of Dixie, the name under which it was founded as a private institution. Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, the university is governed by a board of trustees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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Derryberry Hall clock tower.
Maya Angelou speaking in the Derryberry Hall Auditorium in 2012
Clement Hall in Winter.