Pickin' on Peachtree: A History of Country Music in Atlanta, Georgia (Music in American Life) [Hardcover]

Wayne W. Daniel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Music in American Life | Publication Date: January 1, 1991

But for a few twists of fate, Atlanta could easily have grown to be the recording center that Nashville is today. "Pickin' on Peachtree" traces Atlanta's emergence in the 1920s as a major force in country recording and radio broadcasting, a position of dominance it enjoyed for some forty years. From the Old Time Fiddlers' Conventions and barn dances through the rise of station WSB and other key radio outlets, Wayne W. Daniel thoroughly documents the consolidation of country music as big business in Atlanta. He also profiles a vast array of performers, radio personalities, and recording moguls who transformed the Peachtree city into the nerve center of early country music.

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"Pickin' on Peachtree presents a wealth of new information and research and establishes the importance of Atlanta in the rise of one of America's most unique art forms." -- Charles Wolfe, author of Tennessee Strings and Kentucky Country "If you enjoy the history of country and bluegrass music, or if you are a fellow Georgian who wants to find out what was going on in Atlanta before Ted Turner, then this book is for you. Clear out a spot on your bookshelf for it. And don't fail to read it before you put it up there!" -- Bluegrass Unlimited "This entertaining book reminds us that Nashville did not always monopolize the country music business... No fan of country music should come away disappointed with this book." -- Bill Malone, Southern Quarterly "Pickin' on Peachtree fills an important gap in the early history of country music and is a resource that every serious student of the genre will want to consult." -- John W. Rumble, American Music

Product Details

• Hardcover: 295 pages
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0252016874
• ISBN-13: 978-0252016875
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,426,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Book for Old-Time Music Lovers, September 4, 2006

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Robert Cox "Bob" (West Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pickin' on Peachtree: A History of Country Music in Atlanta, Georgia (Music in American Life) (Paperback)

Dr. Daniel captures the very heart and soul of early country music in the south, as this musical genre made its way from modest beginnings to prime time. This well-written detailed book displays it all - discussions about hit songs, solo pioneers, string bands, vocal groups, early radio stations, barn dances, touring groups, fiddle conventions, recording sessions and much more. Those with even a hint of interest in old-time music will find this book a prized addition to their library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pickin' Perfect Peaches, July 9, 2006

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Michael S. Fletcher "Pop's Boy" (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pickin' on Peachtree: A History of Country Music in Atlanta, Georgia (Music in American Life) (Paperback)

The music we all enjoy today did not just fall off a tree somewhere, it was grown. This book helps to document the growth of music in the United States. Whether you are a country music fan or not, you can appreciate how the early days of music evolved into the phenomenon that it became, thanks to the musicians who perservered. Mr. Daniel has delved deeply into the people, the talent and entertainers who changed the way we lived in America. I don't think that is an exaggeration. Although it reads a bit like a book of the bible at times, with names who begat other names, it is a tribute to all of those great entertainers to be listed here among the true pioneers of music. It was great to see their names here, preserved in time as they should be. I'm ready for Volume 2 next, because a lot more could be written about these days and some of the stars. Love the book.

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