The New Country Music Encyclopedia

In profiles ranging in length from several paragraphs to several pages, this book provides detailed biographies of more than 200 singers and songwriters, often including their personal favourite songs and the awards they have won.

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In profiles ranging in length from several paragraphs to several pages, Tad Richards and Melvin Shestack provide detailed biographies of more than 200 singers and songwriters, often including their personal favourite songs and the awards they have won. The authors discuss the individual style of each singer and songwriter, looking back into country music history, rock and roll, and other pop music traditions to disclose roots and influences, and to highlight the contribution each has made to the evolution of country music. Many of the profiles are enhanced with quotes from the stars; complete transcripts of several interviews are also included.