When people talk about their favorite country songs, they seemingly pick one from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and so on. Though what they innocently fail to acknowledge is the fact that none of those decades ...

A historical overview -- Old-time music -- Bluegrass -- Depression era radio -- Singing cowboys -- Western swing -- Country music, 1940s -- Honky-tonk music ...

"This book focuses on fifty of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Each entry includes a brief ...