The swelling interest in popular music studies has far outpaced the outlets for publication. With the Country Music Annual, scholars, students, and interested readers have a place for sharing their research and ideas. The subjects of this second volume range from one of the very first musicians to make country records, Henry Gilliland, to the current avant-garde work of the alternative country band Uncle Tupolo. Ernest Tubb's musical roots, the origins of one of Roy Acuff's classic gospel songs, and the Carter Family's rhythms are discussed in these pages. Even NASCAR makes an appearance. Advisory Board: Bill C. Malone, Nolan Porterfield, Jimmie Rogers, Curtis Ellison, William K. McNeil, Wayne W. Daniel, Joli Jensen.
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"Provide a thoughtful and provocative discussion of country music." -- American Reference Book Annual
"Wolfe and Akenson have provided another strong case for the infinite number of studies possible in this important genre of American music while presenting some of the talented researchers writing on country music today." -- Arkansas Review
"Although this compilation is designed for scholars of country music, the ten articles that comprise it contain enough anecdotes and odd facts to make the book appealing to all serious fans of the genre.... Uniformly thought-provoking, too." -- Foreword
"The first and only country music publication of its kind." -- Kentucky Living
"Editors Akenson and Wolfe have scored a major hit by compiling such a diverse and enlightening group of essays. Reading this volume will be time well spent for anyone interested in this uniquely American art form." -- Lexington Herald-Leader
"Reexamines what country music is and how it should be studies.... Provides cultural scholars and fans alike with thoughtful discussions about the musical genre that has taken its place as a fixture in American popular culture." -- McCormick (SC) Messenger
"Those seeking a more rigorous scholarship will find the year's Country Music Annual 2001 a useful challenge." -- No Depression
"Delivers insight about the huge body of music falling under the term 'country music' and how the genre affects diverse aspects of the world." -- Southern Living
About the Author
Charles K. Wolfe, professor of English and folklore at Middle Tennessee State University, is the author of numerous books, including A Good-Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry.
James E. Akenson, professor of curriculum and instruction at Tennessee Technological University, is the founder of the International Country Music Conference.
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conglomerate synergistics, rhythmic asymmetry, brand new church, factory belt, country music videos, country music industry, early country music, country music performers, fiddle contests, old fiddlers, dropped beat, third coast, tent show Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sally Ann, Uncle Tupelo, New York, Bill Monroe, Grand Ole Opry, Salvation Army, Blue Grass Boys, The Great Judgment Morning, Victory Grove, Ernest Tubb, Jimmie Rodgers, North Carolina, Roy Acuff, Charles Wolfe, Blue Ridge, Winston Cup, Joe Forrester, War Cry, Ain't Going, Fort Worth, National Life, Henry Gilliland, Madison Avenue, Tommy Scott, Wandering Boy New!
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"The Nashville Network is dead." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
conglomerate synergistics, rhythmic asymmetry, brand new church, factory belt, country music videos, country music industry, early country music, country music performers, fiddle contests, old fiddlers, dropped beat, third coast, tent show Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sally Ann, Uncle Tupelo, New York, Bill Monroe, Grand Ole Opry, Salvation Army, Blue Grass Boys, The Great Judgment Morning, Victory Grove, Ernest Tubb, Jimmie Rodgers, North Carolina, Roy Acuff, Charles Wolfe, Blue Ridge, Winston Cup, Joe Forrester, War Cry, Ain't Going, Fort Worth, National Life, Henry Gilliland, Madison Avenue, Tommy Scott, Wandering Boy New!
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- Country music (A First book) by Thomas A Hill on 5 pages
- Creating Country Music: Fabricating Authenticity by Richard A. Peterson on 4 pages
- Finding Her Voice by Mary A. Bufwack on 4 pages
- Country Music by C. W. Smith on page 68, page 121, and page 160
- Bluegrass: A HISTORY 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Music in American Life) by Neil V. Rosenberg on page 68, page 116, and page 118
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- Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary by Richard Carlin in Back Matter
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