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
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