Description: Country music has arguably become the most popular style of music in the world. This book chronicles the rich history of the genre, from its early days in the 1920s to the multi-million-dollar industry of the present. The book includes facts about such country legends as The Carter Family, Lefty Frizzell, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and Vince Gill, as well as crossover artists like Elvis Presley, John Denver, and k.d. lang. It also features: essays on the significant developments of each year; the most important records; debut artists; lists of honors (Grammys, Gold and Platinum sales, Country Music Association Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards); milestones of noteworthy events; sidebars with artist biographies and interesting anecdotes; and over 200 rare photos, album covers, and sheet music. Now updated through 1997, this comprehensive reference presents invaluable information about a truly American phenomenon.

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