The History of Country Music
Author | : Stuart A. Kallen |
Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2012-05-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781420507379 |
ISBN-13 | : 1420507370 |
Rating | : 4/5 (370 Downloads) |
Download or read book The History of Country Music written by Stuart A. Kallen and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-05-09 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Country music is the quintessential American music, with roots in the musical traditions of the earliest settlers and having grown up as an integral part of the uniquely American experience and culture. This book examines the development of country music from its beginnings in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the early 20th century to the slick sounds of modern country music superstars of the early 21st century.