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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780199920839

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The Encyclopedia of Country Music by Anonim Pdf

Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." --The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." --The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." --Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." --San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." --Library Journal

Author : David Dicaire
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786485581

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The First Generation of Country Music Stars by David Dicaire Pdf

This book focuses on 50 of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Divided into five distinct categories, it discusses the pioneers who brought mountain music to mass audiences; cowboys and radio stars who spread country music countrywide; honky-tonk and bluegrass musicians who differentiated country music during the 1940s; the major contributions that female artists made to the genre; and the modern country sound which dominated the genre from the late 1950s to the mid-1980s. Each entry includes a brief biography of the chosen artist with special emphasis on experiences which influenced their musical careers. Covered musicians include Fiddlin' John Carson, Riley Puckett, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Sr., Dale Evans, June Carter Cash, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

Author : Don Cusic
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : 0879728582

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Baseball and Country Music by Don Cusic Pdf

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Author : Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0813126975

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Country Music Annual 2000 by Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson Pdf

This title presents Von Sternberg as a real individual, in a real setting. The author not only presents the facts, but embellishes Von Sternberg's life with his own interpretations.

Author : Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0813130883

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Country Music Annual 2001 by Charles K. Wolfe, James E. Akenson Pdf

Arthur Penn: American Director is the comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most influential filmmakers. Thematic chapters lucidly convey the story of Penn's life and career, as well as pertinent events in the history of American film, theater, and television. In the process of tracing the full spectrum of his career, Arthur Penn reveals the enormous scope of Penn's talent and his profound impact on the entertainment industry in an accessible, engaging account of the well-known director's life. Born in 1922 to a family of Philadelphia immigrants, the young Penn was bright but aimless -- especially compared to his talented older brother Irving, who would later become a world-renowned photographer. Penn drifted into directing, but he soon mastered the craft in three mediums: television, Broadway, and motion pictures. By the time he made Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Penn was already a Tony-winning Broadway director and one of the prodigies of the golden age of television. His innovative handling of the story of two Depression-era outlaws not only challenged Hollywood's strict censorship code, it shook the foundation of studio system itself and ushered in the film revolution. His next films -- Alice's Restaurant (1969), Little Big Man (1970), and Night Moves (1975) -- became instant classics, summoning emotions from shock to sensuality and from confusion to horror, all of which reflected the complexity of the man behind the camera. The personal and creative odyssey captured in these pages includes memorable adventures in World War II; the chaotic days of live television; the emergence of Method acting in Hollywood; and experiences with Marlon Brando, Anne Bancroft, Warren Beatty, William Gibson, Lillian Hellman, and a host of other show business legends.

Author : Arline Chandler
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614232711

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The Heart of Branson: The Entertaining Families of America's Live Music Show Capital by Arline Chandler Pdf

Millions of Americans cherish childhood memories of family trips to Branson to see performances by the Baldknobbers or the Presleys. Now they take their own children to see how new generations of those same entertaining families continue to split sides and tug heartstrings. Go backstage with Arline Chandler in places like Silver Dollar City and the Shepherd of the Hills. Reminisce in the stories of the people who made Branson into the showbiz marvel that it is today while holding on to the values of hard work and family at the town's cultural foundation. And learn about the emergence of newer acts like the Duttons, the Hughes Brothers and Shoji Tabuchi in a place where Broadway and the backwoods shake hands and SIX voices is all that is needed to produce a full orchestra.

Author : Dayton Duncan,Ken Burns
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780525520559

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Country Music by Dayton Duncan,Ken Burns Pdf

The rich and colorful story of America's most popular music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the twentieth century--based on the upcoming eight-part film series to air on PBS in September 2019 This gorgeously illustrated and hugely entertaining history begins where country music itself emerged: the American South, where people sang to themselves and to their families at home and in church, and where they danced to fiddle tunes on Saturday nights. With the birth of radio in the 1920s, the songs moved from small towns, mountain hollers, and the wide-open West to become the music of an entire nation--a diverse range of sounds and styles from honky tonk to gospel to bluegrass to rockabilly, leading up through the decades to the music's massive commercial success today. But above all, Country Music is the story of the musicians. Here is Hank Williams's tragic honky tonk life, Dolly Parton rising to fame from a dirt-poor childhood, and Loretta Lynn turning her experiences into songs that spoke to women everywhere. Here too are interviews with the genre's biggest stars, including the likes of Merle Haggard to Garth Brooks to Rosanne Cash. Rife with rare photographs and endlessly fascinating anecdotes, the stories in this sweeping yet intimate history will captivate longtime country fans and introduce new listeners to an extraordinary body of music that lies at the very center of the American experience.

Author : Maximillien De Lafayette
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781312417335

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STARS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE. SPECIAL ISSUE 2014 by Maximillien De Lafayette Pdf

Author : Roman Iwaschkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317223450

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Popular Music by Roman Iwaschkin Pdf

This is a comprehensive guide to popular music literature, first published in 1986. Its main focus is on American and British works, but it includes significant works from other countries, making it truly international in scope.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1428 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006357227

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Laurie E. Jasinski
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 2008 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780876112977

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Handbook of Texas Music by Laurie E. Jasinski Pdf

The musical voice of Texas presents itself as vast and diverse as the Lone Star State’s landscape. According to Casey Monahan, “To travel Texas with music as your guide is a year-round opportunity to experience first-hand this amazing cultural force….Texas music offers a vibrant and enjoyable experience through which to understand and enjoy Texas culture.” Building on the work of The Handbook of Texas Music that was published in 2003 and in partnership with the Texas Music Office and the Center for Texas Music History (Texas State University-San Marcos), The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition, offers completely updated entries and features new and expanded coverage of the musicians, ensembles, dance halls, festivals, businesses, orchestras, organizations, and genres that have helped define the state’s musical legacy. · More than 850 articles, including almost 400 new entries· 255 images, including more than 170 new photos, sheet music art, and posters that lavishly illustrate the text· Appendix with a stage name listing for musicians Supported by an outstanding team of music advisors from across the state, The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition, furnishes new articles on the music festivals, museums, and halls of fame in Texas, as well as the many honky-tonks, concert halls, and clubs big and small, that invite readers to explore their own musical journeys. Scholarship on many of the state’s pioneering groups and the recording industry and professionals who helped produce and promote their music provides fresh insight into the history of Texas music and its influence far beyond the state’s borders. Celebrate the musical tapestry of Texas from A to Z!

Author : Kenneth J. Bindas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1992-09-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780313389740

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America's Musical Pulse by Kenneth J. Bindas Pdf

Popular music may be viewed as primary documents of society, and America's Musical Pulse documents the American experience as recorded in popular sound. Whether jazz, blues, swing, country, or rock, the music, the impulse behind it, and the reaction to it reveal the attitudes of an era or generation. Always a major preoccupation of students, music is often ignored by teaching professionals, who might profitably channel this interest to further understandings of American social history and such diverse fields as sociology, political science, literature, communications, and business as well as music. In this interdisciplinary collection, scholars, educators, and writers from a variety of fields and perspectives relate topics concerning twentieth-century popular music to issues of politics, class, economics, race, gender, and the social context. The focus throughout is to place music in societal perspective and encourage investigation of the complex issues behind the popular tunes, rhythms, and lyrics.

Author : Jane Beethoven,Carman Moore
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457415356

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Rock-It by Jane Beethoven,Carman Moore Pdf

A total teaching package for junior high general music classes that traces the history of American popular music. The material accommodates any course from six weeks to a full semester.

Author : Jim Halsey
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781607995418

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Starmaker by Jim Halsey Pdf

Jim Halsey, veteran music manager who built the number one country-music agency in the world, shares the secrets he learned while shepherding the careers of The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark and many other entertainment giants. Halsey digs deep into the fundamentals: how to develop an act, how to get an agent, how to use the press to build your audience, how to play the biggest and best forums. His incisive advice will help you find your place on the teama "the position that will give you the most successful and most fulfilling career. Whether you dream of seeing your name in lights or prefer a powerful position behind the scenes, Jim Halsey can tell you how to achieve your dream."

Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640971516

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Fodor's Inside Nashville by Fodor's Travel Guides Pdf

Beyond its contribution to country music at large, Nashville’s cultural offerings know no bounds; from hot chicken to high-end dining, dive bars to elevated craft cocktail lounges, basement clubs to rooftop lounges, music paraphernalia to contemporary art, visitors of all tastes and interests will not be at a loss for things to do and see in Nashville. Inside Nashville covers top tourist sites like the Parthenon and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and delves into under-the-radar places that only insiders from Nashville know about. The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist. Written by longtime Nashville denizens—and with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by illustrator Vincent Rega—Inside Nashville covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best. Fodor’s Inside Nashville includes: ● OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don’t cover well or at all. ● BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants. ● INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS that tell you how and where to get remarkable shots that you’ll definitely want to share. ● AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Nashville, and more. ● MAPS that are easy to read. ● COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city. ● BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including gallery walks, culinary tours, and wine tastings. ● QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in Hermitage, Opryland, and Music Valley. ● GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood make navigation easy. ● HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS by artist Vincent Rega. ● INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering. ● BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context. ● COVERS cool neighborhoods like Downtown Nashville, East Nashville, and Germantown, sites like Frist Art Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, the Johnny Cash Museum, Hattie B’s, Ryman Auditorium, and Music Row, plus top spots for country music, and much more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting other nearby cities in the American South? Check out Fodor’s New Orleans.