Persia (gens) "flabby", "droopy", or "flop-eared", was borne by the family of the poet. "Severus", also a common surname, meaning "serious" or "stern", belonged to another family of Volaterrae. Of the other surnames found among the various Persii, "Hybrida" was used of the merchant Persius, because his father was Roman and his mother Greek; "Etruscus" signified the Etruscan descent of its bearer; and "Lepidus", more famous from a family of the Aemilii, referred to someone who was pleasant or agreeable. Persia (gens) The gens Persia was a minor plebeian family at Rome. Members of this gens are first mentioned during the Second
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart in July 1981 and peaked at #14 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. The song was nominated for 1981 Single of the Year by both the CMA and