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The rich and colorful story of America's most popular music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the 20th century--based on the upcoming eight-part film series to air on PBS in September 2019.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Duncan, Dayton (Author)
Other Authors: Steisel, Susanna (Researcher), Shumaker, Susan (Researcher), Baucom, Pam Tubridy (Researcher), Mosher, Emily (Researcher)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Country music > History and criticism.
Country music > Pictorial works.
HISTORY / United States / 20th Century.
MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass.
MUSIC / History & Criticism.
Country music.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • Old ghosts and ancient tones
  • The rub
  • Hard times
  • The hillbilly Shakespeare
  • I can't stop loving you
  • The sons and daughters of America
  • Will the circle be unbroken
  • Are you sure Hank done it this way?
  • Don't get above your raisin'
  • Afterword: Waylon, Emmylou, and Joe.