A People and Their Music: The Story Behind the Story of Country Music

by John Rice Irwin

Book Overview

The story behind the story of American country music goes back to Appalachian roots and the people who sang for local audiences and early radios in the early 20th century. No matter what you call the songs now--country, folk, traditional, old-time, hillbilly, and bluegrass--it is the music of a special breed of talented people who were part of one of the most interesting musical and entertainment stories in America's history. In their own words and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764309420
• ISBN13: 9780764309427
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"