The Encyclopedia of Country Music

Fascinatingly detailed and wide-ranging in scope, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COUNTRY MUSIC covers all aspects of the genre, such as its roots in the transplanted folk songs of European immigrants, its deep connections with gospel music, and the imaginative costumes frequently adopted by country performers. In addition there are almost 1300 entries on a comprehensive selection of historic and modern country figures, from the Carter Family to Leann Rimes, with a wealth of biographical information about major and minor performers and behind-the-scenes figures. Significant country TV and radio shows are also listed, as are major venues from Nashville to Bakersfield, and important country music stations nationwide. An invaluable primer and information source and a useful starting point for further exploration of this far-ranging genre, the ENCYCLOPEDIA is an essential addition to the library of any serious country music fan. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.