country music

"Brian Fairbanks draws a line from Buddy Holly through the Outlaw stars of the 60s and 70s, all the way to the country headliners and more diverse, up-and-coming Nashville rebels of today, bringing the reader deep into the worlds of not only Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson, and Jennings but artists like Chris Stapleton, Simpson, Bingham, and Isbell, stadium-filling masters whose stories have not been told in book form, as well as new, diverse artists like the Highwomen, Brittney Spencer, and Allison Russell. Thought-provoking and meticulously researched, 'Willie, Waylon, and the Boys' ultimately shows how a twenty-one-year-old bass-playing plane crash survivor helped changed the course of American music"--Provided by publisher.

"Chicago is recognized around the world for its place in the history of jazz, gospel, and the blues. Far less known is the surprisingly important role Chicago played in country music and the folk revival. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and deep archival research, Mark Guarino tells a forgotten story of music in Chicago and reveals how the city's institutions and personalities influenced sounds we associate with regions further south"--Provided by publisher.

For Cody Alan, one of country music?s most famous on-air radio and TV personalities, listening to other people has always been a crucial part of his role. It was by fostering his ability to hear others that he discovered the person he most needed to listen to was himself. Listening ultimately led him on a journey of self-discovery where he found the courage to come out as gay, the openness to question spiritually, and the strength to explore a new definition of parenting and family.

Explores the personal life and career of singer Taylor Swift. Includes a glossary, text-related questions, and resources for further information.

When Tenney is booked to play at Nashville's City Music Festival on the same day as her best friend Jaya's fund-raiser, it feels like music is tearing these two friends apart. Can Tenney find a way to use music to bring them back together?.

"This title focuses on the history of country music and gives detailed information related to its origins and fun facts about superstars spanning from Johnny Cash to Carrie Underwood"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and musical career of Taylor Swift. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a short poem, tips for achieving one's dreams, and a picture glossary.

Contains more than 1,300 alphabetically-arranged entries on the people, places, and events that have influenced country music from the 1920s through the late 1990s.

Readers discover the history behind country music through main text and sidebars featuring annotated quotes from country artists and music critics, and a discography of country albums.

Country Music discusses what today's musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their music.