Classic Country Music

The recordings presented in this book are intended to be both historically representative and aesthetically appealing; thus, the listener can enjoy hearing the music and at the same time gain an understanding of its sources, evolution, styles, and meaning. There is a brief history of Country Music as well as history on some of the all time great country singers: Just a few are: Roy Acuff & his smokey mountain boys, Jimmy Rodgers; The Carter Family; Hank Williams; The Wills Band; Dwight Yoakam; Ricky Skagg; Alabama; Charlie Daniels; Ronnie Milsap; Waylan Jennings; Emmylou Harris; Conway Twitty; Loretta Lynn; Kris Kristofferson; George Jones; Johnny Cash; Tom T. Hall; Tammy Wynette; Dolly Parton; Osborne Brothers; Roger Miller; Porter Wagoner; Glen Campbell and so many more!