country musicians

A biography of the young country music star who was the youngest artist and only country performer ever to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Chronicles the careers of country music stars Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, and Wade Hayes, and discusses how their careers paralleled country music's rise in popularity in the United States.

Presents the life of country music singer Hank Williams beginning with his sickly childhood and moving toward his music education from a black street singer. Describes how he uses alcohol excessively to cope with his depression and broken relationships, and dies alone in his Cadillac on New Year's Day of 1959.

Presents a survey of Farm Aid concerts. Includes never-before-seen photos and stories; profiles of Farm Aid's board members including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews; and insights on the roots of family farming in the United States.

Profiles the music star who was the first female country singer ever to achieve double platinum status on both her debut and follow-up albums.

Chronicles the development of a truly American art form, and offers profiles of noted country music stars.

Presents a chronicle of the author's travels throughout the United States, visiting the places country music originated, and talking with country singers, musicians, and songwriters who represent old-time country music.

Color photographs and text provide information about the country music band Sugarland.