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excelent book, much up to date than expected, and very informative, All the major singers,songwriters and producers are represented in this encyclopedia of country music, From JIMMY RODGERS,the father of the genre to CARRIE UNDERWOOD,you'll find a biography of each one, I understand that the complete discography of singers before the lp era would have been hard to establish,so they decided not to do it.
I would also have liked pictures of album covers in the middle of the book, The essays are well written and perceptivethey put everything under original perspective of different decades, You'll also know about the country music awards over the yearsthe members of the hall of famethe albums that sold at least,copies in history etc.
All in all,this book is worthy of your investment, Superb accurate book o. f country music. The most up to date book available, Perfect for any fan of country music for artistes past and present, Arrived in great condition. Fantastic book with loads of useful information, Atpages the second edition of the Encyclopedia Of Country Music is an essential addition to the library of anyone with a serious interest in country music.
With overentries arranged alphabetically the volume defines almost a century of this most enduring musical style, Observing that Stephen Foster b, writer of "Beautiful Dreamer" has a

lasting influence on country music, the book references Uncle Dave Macon bas the first significant Grand Ole Opry performer and Vernon Dalhart bwhoserecording "The Wreck Of The Old '" became country music's first million seller.
The importance of The Carter Family and Jimmy Rodgers are chronicled and on through Hank Williams and Johnny Cash to Dwight Yoakam and Garth Brooks.
Then to thest century and entries for Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland and Carrie Underwood, The book is comprehensive enough to acknowledge the influence of the genre upon, among others, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Eagles, Gram Parsons and Neil Young.
It would seem that no significant performer within the country scene could be omitted so it is surprising that there are no entries for Heather Myles, Chip Taylor and Gretchen Peters, for example.
But, despite that, for every country star of which you have heard there are plenty of entries for those that you probably haven't including Cousin Emmy b, Cousin Wilbur Westbrooks bFred Kirby band Frank Luther b.
There are entries for record companies important to the genre Rich R Tone Records, Bluebird, Edison, RCA etc, and significant country producers such as Jack Clement, Owen Bradley and Chet Atkins.
There are two additional essays in this second edition: "The Fightin' Side Of Me, The Politics Of Country Music", and "Twenty Years Of Change, Country Music's Digital Transformation".
Unlike the first paperback edition this hardback second edition haspages of full colour plates devoted to album cover art from Jimmy Rodgers and Roy Acuff to Josh Turner and Jason Aldean.
The appendices include Country Musics All Time Best Selling Albums, headed by "The Eagle's, Their Greatest Hits," and Garth Brooks "Double Live" Grammy Awards Related To Country Music ACM awards and CMA Awards The Nashville Songwriters' Hall Of Fame and BMI's Most Performed Country Song Of The Year Award the last three entries of which were written or co written by Taylor Swift.
By any standard, this is a reference work of considerable historical importance, It is also a fascinating and absorbing description of all of the factors that combine to make country the most vibrant chronicle of American musical culture of the last nine decades.
Immediately upon publication in, 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 than,A Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of thes 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.
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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.
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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.
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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, "
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