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The Country Music Reader

Author : Travis D. Stimeling
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190233737
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Country Music Reader written by Travis D. Stimeling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Country Music Reader Travis D. Stimeling provides an anthology of primary source readings from newspapers, magazines, and fan ephemera encompassing the history of country music from circa 1900 to the present. Presenting conversations that have shaped historical understandings of country music, it brings the voices of country artists and songwriters, music industry insiders, critics, and fans together in a vibrant conversation about a widely loved yet seldom studied genre of American popular music. Situating each source chronologically within its specific musical or cultural context, Stimeling traces the history of country music from the fiddle contests and ballad collections of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries through the most recent developments in contemporary country music. Drawing from a vast array of sources including popular magazines, fan newsletters, trade publications, and artist biographies, The Country Music Reader offers firsthand insight into the changing role of country music within both the music industry and American musical culture, and presents a rich resource for university students, popular music scholars, and country music fans alike.

Country Music Reader

Author : Randy Rudder
Publisher : Country Music Books
ISBN 13 : 0976974517
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (769 download)

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Download or read book Country Music Reader written by Randy Rudder and published by Country Music Books. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing better than listening to your favorite country music stars is reading about them. Following in the tradition of the Best American Essays and Best American Magazine Writing series, the Country Music Reader 2007 includes articles, interviews, and essays from top publications like No Depression, Bluegrass Unlimited, Time Magazine, American Songwriter, Country Weekly, Music City News, and many more. With an eye-catching cover and a foreword by Rosanne Cash, the Country Music Reader is sure to be a hit with country fans this Christmas. This year's edition includes articles on legends like Mac Wiseman, Emmylou Harris, Earl Scruggs, Buck Owens, and Kris Kristofferson, as well as hot new stars like Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, and many others.

Reading Country Music

Author : Cecelia Tichi
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822321682
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (216 download)

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Download or read book Reading Country Music written by Cecelia Tichi and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its steel guitars, Opry stars, and honky-tonk bars, country music is an American original. Bringing together a wide range of scholars and critics from literature, communications, history, sociology, art, and music, this anthology looks at everything from the inner workings of the country music industry to the iconography of certain stars to the development of distinctive styles within the country music genre. 72 photos.

The Women of Country Music

Author : Charles K. Wolfe
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813184975
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book The Women of Country Music written by Charles K. Wolfe and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have been pivotal in the country music scene since its inception, as Charles K. Wolfe and James E. Akenson make clear in The Women of Country Music. Their groundbreaking volume presents the best current scholarship and writing on female country musicians. Beginning with the 1920s career of teenage guitar picker Roba Stanley, the contributors go on to discuss Polly Jenkins and Her Musical Plowboys, 50s honky-tonker Rose Lee Maphis, superstar Faith Hill, the relationship between Emmylou Harris and poet Bronwen Wallace, the Louisiana Hayride's Margaret Lewis Warwick, and more.

Country Music USA

Author : Bill C. Malone
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477315357
Total Pages : 769 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Country Music USA written by Bill C. Malone and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fifty years after its first publication, Country Music USA still stands as the most authoritative history of this uniquely American art form. Here are the stories of the people who made country music into such an integral part of our nation’s culture. We feel lucky to have had Bill Malone as an indispensable guide in making our PBS documentary; you should, too.” —Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, Country Music: An American Family Story From reviews of previous editions: “Considered the definitive history of American country music.” —Los Angeles Times “If anyone knows more about the subject than [Malone] does, God help them.” —Larry McMurtry, from In a Narrow Grave “With Country Music USA, Bill Malone wrote the Bible for country music history and scholarship. This groundbreaking work, now updated, is the definitive chronicle of the sweeping drama of the country music experience.” —Chet Flippo, former editorial director, CMT: Country Music Television and CMT.com “Country Music USA is the definitive history of country music and of the artists who shaped its fascinating worlds.” —William Ferris, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities and coeditor of the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Since its first publication in 1968, Bill C. Malone’s Country Music USA has won universal acclaim as the definitive history of American country music. Starting with the music’s folk roots in the rural South, it traces country music from the early days of radio into the twenty-first century. In this fiftieth-anniversary edition, Malone, the featured historian in Ken Burns’s 2019 documentary on country music, has revised every chapter to offer new information and fresh insights. Coauthor Tracey Laird tracks developments in country music in the new millennium, exploring the relationship between the current music scene and the traditions from which it emerged.

The Oxford Handbook of Country Music

Author : Travis D. Stimeling
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190683856
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Country Music written by Travis D. Stimeling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its sixth decade, country music studies is a thriving field of inquiry involving scholars working in the fields of American history, folklore, sociology, anthropology, musicology, ethnomusicology, cultural studies, and geography, among many others. Covering issues of historiography and practice as well as the ways in which the genre interacts with media and social concerns such as class, gender, and sexuality, The Oxford Handbook of Country Music interrogates prevailing narratives, explores significant lacunae in the current literature, and provides guidance for future research. More than simply treating issues that have emerged within this subfield, The Oxford Handbook of Country Music works to connect to broader discourses within the various fields that inform country music studies in an effort to strengthen the area's interdisciplinarity. Drawing upon the expertise of leading and emerging scholars, this Handbook presents an introduction into the historiographical narratives and methodological issues that have emerged in country music studies' first half-century.

The Encyclopedia of Country Music

Author :
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199920834
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Country Music written by and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." --The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." --The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." --Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." --San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." --Library Journal

Second Music Reader

Author : Luther Whiting Mason
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Second Music Reader written by Luther Whiting Mason and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Women of Country Music: A Reader

Author : Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813131269
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The Women of Country Music: A Reader written by Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Country Music Message, Revisited

Author : Jimmie N. Rogers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781557280527
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book The Country Music Message, Revisited written by Jimmie N. Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Country Music Message: Revisited is more than a history of commercial country music, a discussion of the performers, or a compilation of song lyrics. It is an examination of the way the "message" in country songs is relayed and received: why the songs move us as they do. As Jimmie Rogers saying in his preface, "A country song is a special form of communication----communication that more closely resembles interpersonal or face-to-face interaction between two people than do other types of mass appeal music. This close bond that exists between audience and performers, as well as the unique treatment of the song topics, helps to make the music, the performers, and the audience special. After the characteristics are reviewed, observations are made about the audience that accepts and approves these messages. The topics, and the approach to those topics by the songwriter and by the singers, tell us much about the audience that chose to listen to country music." If you are already a fan of country music, this book will provide insights into a process you've probably taken for granted. If you are a newcomer, you will better understand and appreciate the music that a "few folks are performing for a large number of people."

Country Music Cowboy

Author : Sasha Summers
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492688630
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Country Music Cowboy written by Sasha Summers and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hot romance and a fast galloping plot."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for Jace What's a country music star to do when his world is falling apart around him? Can he find his way back home? According to his record label, Travis King's drinking and partying has to stop. Or else... Image rebranding means joining AA and singing opposite one of the industry's rising stars at an upcoming awards show. It wouldn't be so bad if Loretta Gram wasn't cold as ice. No matter how hard he turns on the charm, she won't give him a break. It looks like this cowboy has finally met his match. Loretta is still grieving the death of her original singing partner, and she doesn't have it in her to deal with playboy Travis King. But her career is all she has, so if singing with the Three Kings is what she needs, she'll do it. Loretta isn't as cold as she lets on, but she's had more than her share of heartache. When she finally shows Travis who she is, he knows he'll do anything to be her forever cowboy. Perfect for fans of: Enemies-to-lovers and opposites-attract romance Behind-the-scenes glimpses into country music Characters who find the courage to be their true selves Poignant romance that warms your heart

Country

Author : Nick Tosches
Publisher : Scarborough House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Country written by Nick Tosches and published by Scarborough House. This book was released on 1977 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Discovering Country Music

Author : Don Cusic
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Country Music written by Don Cusic and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering Country Music chronicles the incredible evolution of country music in America - from the fiddle to the pop charts - and provides an insightful account of the reasons and motives that have determined its various transformations and offshoots over the years. In order to understand what country music is, and why, it is essential to understand how it makes its money — the basic revenue streams, the major companies involved, and how country artists are booked and marketed. Author Don Cusic helps readers do that, and goes even further, covering not only the business and the technology that have shaped the industry, but also tackling the question of country's relationship to the other major genres of the American recording industry, including pop, blues, and rock music. Discovering Country Music is broken down into ten sections which include: key musical trends; ancillary business trends such as recording technology, radio, and the recording industry; and prominent artists, including as a small sample Stephen Foster, The Carter Family, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, The Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Kenny Chesney. This work should appeal to fans, scholars, educators, libraries and the general reader alike.

The Country Reader

Author : Paul Kingsbury
Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826512789
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book The Country Reader written by Paul Kingsbury and published by Vanderbilt University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of the best writing and photography published in the 25-year history of the most influential magazine devoted to country music. The great George Jones--so taciturn in conversation, so expressive in song--revealed in a no-holds-barred profile by Nick Tosches. Elvis Presley's explosive first year of stardom considered afresh by Peter Guralnick. The seminal 1927 Bristol, Tennessee, recording sessions (during which the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers were discovered) examined and explained by Charles K. Wolfe. The songwriting of Hank Williams appraised by novelist Lee Smith. These are among the highlights to be found in The Country Reader, an anthology of articles, reviews, and photographs originally published in the Journal of Country Music. Established in 1971, the Country Music Foundation's Journal has quietly acquired an unmatched reputation for publishing some of the most eloquent and thoroughly researched articles available on the subject of country music. Its contributors have included the most respected journalists and historians writing about American music. Among the other notables whose work appears in The Country Reader are Roy Blount, Jr., Greil Marcus, Robert K. Oermann and Mary A. Bufwack, and Douglas B. Green (a.k.a. Ranger Doug of the western group Riders in the Sky). In addition to collecting outstanding writing about the subject, this book functions as a kind of country primer. Taken together, the articles collected in The Country Reader offer a rough outline of country music history, stretching from the earliest recordings on up to the recent careers of Tanya Tucker and Alan Jackson. Along the way, articles touch on monumental figures (Bill Monroe, Patsy Montana, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley) and important sub-genres within country music, such as western swing and the singing cowboy phenomenon. Reviews of Bill C. Malone's revised version of Country Music U.S.A (reviewed by Bill Ivey) and a trio of recent star autobiographies (reviewed by Bob Allen) help provide an overarching framework for the various figures discussed. The Country Reader also includes several outstanding photographers whose work was originally published in the magazine. Their striking photos complement the lively text and tell their own eloquent stories. Finally, as an aid to researchers, librarians, and longtime subscribers, The Country Reader includes comprehensive subject and author listings for all articles published in the Journal of Country Music between 1971 and 1995. This is a book that belongs in the hands and libraries of every fan of country music.

The Country Music Book of Lists

Author : Fred Dellar
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 9780812963397
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (633 download)

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Download or read book The Country Music Book of Lists written by Fred Dellar and published by Crown. This book was released on 1984 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Country Music, U.S.A.

Author : Bill C. Malone
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292752627
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (526 download)

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Download or read book Country Music, U.S.A. written by Bill C. Malone and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Her Country

Author : Marissa R. Moss
Publisher : Henry Holt
ISBN 13 : 1250793599
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Her Country written by Marissa R. Moss and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Music journalist Moss debuts with [a] ... deep-dive into the careers of ... country music stars who 'opened up a window to a musical world where women are in charge.' Offering a ... cultural history of country music over the last 25 years, Moss traces how it went from being a space where singers like LeAnn Rimes and the (formerly Dixie Chicks) reigned supreme in the late '90s, to becoming a rigged system hell-bent on silencing its women"--Provided by publisher.