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Reason: Hidden Country: The secret family tree of country music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Slightly further on down the river of American culture was Hank Williams (1923—1953), Miller’s heir, the father of modern country music, and a major influence on rock ’n’ roll both as a musician and as a role model. She warns readers up front that her "training is in literary criticism and cultural theory," and that "country music offers an important perspective on the bewildering cultural situation, often called postmodernism, in which we find ourselves." But despite a tendency to flaunt her credentials and play loose with the facts, Ching tells her story well. Ironically, today’s country music is largely seen as a refuge for whites from so-called fl music, in spite of country’s roots in minstrelsy and deep ties with the blues. www.reason.com /0210/cr.dr.hidden.shtml   (2821 words)

Roughstock's History of Country Music - Garth & New Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Country Music is embarking on a new era in 1997. The Country Music Superstar of the '90s, Troyal Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 7, 1962, and was raised in Yukon, about 100 miles away from Tulsa. By the time Garth was born, she had retired from a professional career and the Brooks' house reverberated with as much rock and pop music as country. www.roughstock.com /history/garthnew.html   (919 words)

"Endres"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Behind an electric version of the country string band, he used blues moans and a touch of jazz phrasing to evoke both the misery of the urban exile--his loneliness, sexual frustration, and rootlessness--and the traditional sorrow of the folks back home on their hard-scrabble farms. Thus the music that was born on the periphery of American culture moved to the center, becoming as it did so the expressive medium for a large segment--perhaps eventually the majority--of the country's population. By 1970 it was the new music of Europe; by 1980 the catalyst for musical innovation in West Africa; and by 1990 the subject of experimentation by musicians in the Middle East. www.bilkent.edu.tr /~jast/Number1/Endres.html   (4347 words)

DefenseLINK News: Country Music's Wynonna Judd Pays Tribute to Troops Country music singer Wynonna Judd performs during her USO concert at the Pentagon May 21. Country music singer Wynonna Judd performs her USO Concert at the Pentagon May 21. Country music superstar Wynonna Judd greets a young boy and his mother during her National Military Appreciation Month concert May 21 at the Pentagon. www.defenselink.mil /news/May2004/n05212004_200405216.html   (1139 words)

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Table of Contents and Excerpt, Malone, Country Music, U.S.A. The period, in short, witnessed a changing of the guard in country music, the virtual disappearance of the last generation of musicians whose music, with a few exceptions, reflected southern blue-collar origins. Furthermore, public perceptions of country music around the world are still clearly influenced by visions of southern mountaineers, cowboys, or Celtic minstrels, and even the most intelligent performers are still prone to assertions of romantic nonsense concerning their music's alleged Celtic or Appalachian ancestry. My contention that country music actually comes from the people who write and perform it may be little more than a romantic conceit, but my emphasis continues to be on singers, songwriters, musicians, and the music they have made, and not on the large and complex industry that produces, advertises, and markets the music. www.utexas.edu /utpress/excerpts/exmalc2p.html   (767 words)

Country Music Hall of Fame CMA Announces Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame; 12 Inductees To Be Honored at Dinner Oct. 4 and During CMA Awards Nov. 7. Country museum move new blow to Music Row Nashville changing: New Hall of Fame adds to downtown area's boom as tourists increasingly pass up recording district. CMA Announces Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame; Floyd Cramer and Carl Smith to Be Inducted on the CMA Awards in November. www.infoplease.com /ipea/A0151071.html   (347 words)

Merle Haggard - Legends of Country Music from Thanks for the Music Legends of Country Music Few country devotees be they oldtimers or neophytes are unfamiliar with the craggy Haggard mask of a thousand photographs - that countenance that's been etched by time and experience like the granite face of your favorite cliff. In terms of style and material he has brought a dimension of lyrical depth and musical sophistication to country music that was heretofore unavailable. While the bulk of country song material of his time was dealing with the pangs of lost, found or unrequited love, Haggard was digging deep within his own emotional background and setting his dark and somber experience to music. www.thanksforthemusic.com /legends/old/haggard.html   (2506 words)

Roughstock's History of Country Music - Honky Tonk Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) One of the most charismatic and enduring figures in country music -- his Opry performance of June 11, 1949, when his audience required him to reprise "Lovesick Blues" several times, is still considered the Ryman's greatest moment -- Hank was born Hiram King Williams in Georgiana, Alabama on September 17, 1923. Born in Crisp, Texas in 1914, Ernest Dale Tubb was the sixth member to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and a regular member of the Opry from 1943 to the time of his death. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982, Frizzell's influence has played a major role in much of the country music of the '90s. www.roughstock.com /history/honkytonk.html   (1155 words)

Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Obituaries / Jerry Howorth, at 84; longtime voice of New England country music radio Slim Pickens and Lizzie Perkins often got into quarrels that were broadcast into the homes of Boston's country music listeners. Howorth, a legend among New England's country music fans for his 40 years on radio and television and for his musical duo Jerry and Sky, died April 9 in Punta Gorda, Fla., of congestive heart failure. As a young country musician playing at fairs throughout New England, Gerald Howorth looked the part, wearing a cowboy hat, shirt, and boots. www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/04/24/jerry_howorth_at_84_longtime_voice_of_new_england_country_music_radio   (695 words)

Country Music Hall Of Fame His contribution to country music is widely recognized and his untimely death was a tragic loss to all. In true country music tradition, her sincere vocal stylings convey the real feeling of the songs, be they happy or sad. His pioneer use of the term “country music” and registered trademark “Town and Country” were instrumental in bringing country music “uptown.” He served as founding president of the Country Music Association and President of the Country Music Foundation. www.cobbusa.com /cmhfame.htm   (4460 words)

Only Country 1980-1984: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) It's Only Country 1980-1984 follows the pattern of JCI's It's Only series, offering a seemingly random collection of 20 hits from a given genre for a period of five years. All of the songs are featured in their original hit versions, not remakes, which isn't always the case with midline country collections. Furthermore, there a few cuts that aren't easy to find on other collections or even greatest-hits albums, which means it's interesting to collectors as well as casual fans. music.com /release/only_country_1980-1984/1   (263 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Honky-tonk singer-songwriter, movie actor, record retailer, a longtime Grand Ole Opry star, and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ernest Dale Tubb was among the most influential and important country performers in history. Tubb then was considered one of country music’s major stars, regularly appearing on popularity charts with recordings such as “Soldier’s Last Letter” (1944), “Tomorrow Never Comes” (1945), “It’s Been So Long Darling” (1945), “Rainbow at Midnight” (1946), and “Filipino Baby” (1946). His style—a spare, personalized brand of honky-tonk music that featured a sole electric lead guitar playing straight melody—made him distinctive, recognizable, and, during his heyday, oft-imitated. www.countrymusichalloffame.com /inductees/ernest_tubb.html   (1050 words)

Breakthrough Artists and Industry Stalwarts Split Nominations for Country Music's Biggest Night: 'The 38th Annual CMA ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) "Country Music is making waves in 2004 and this list of outstanding nominees is one of the reasons why," said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. After Kristofferson announced the final nominees in several key categories, Storm surprised him with the news that he will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) during 2004 CMA Awards [separate release]. Industry veteran Jim Foglesong, who attended the CMA Awards Press Conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, will also be inducted. www.forrelease.com /D20040830/nym056.P2.08292004214638.27921.html   (336 words)

Country Music Research Aid Finally, the contributions of women in the development of country music. Country: The Music and the Musicians: Pickers, Slickers, Cheatin' Hearts, and Superstars. MUSIC REF ML 102.F66 R4 The Folk, Country, and Bluegrass Musician's Catalogue. www.bgsu.edu /colleges/library/music/country1.html   (240 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Described by Merle Haggard as “the most unique thing that ever happened to country music,” William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell was certainly one of the most influential performers in country music history. (The former was a #1 hit for Johnny Rodriguez in 1973—74 and for Merle Haggard in 1984.) Frizzell’s own versions of the two songs appeared on his 1973 ABC album The Legendary Lefty Frizzell, which was followed a year later by The Classic Style of Lefty Frizzell. In 1982, Frizzell’s memory and achievements were honored when he was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. www.countrymusichalloffame.com /inductees/lefty_frizzell.html   (1068 words)

Country Music - The Roughstock Network - How Bud Wendell Made Nashville A Country Music-Lover's Paradise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) But it wasn’t Wendell’s dedication to country music that was tested when he assumed the task of coordinating Grand Ole Opry shows that first week in April. When the Country Music Association was formed, nobody with WSM was involved with it. Despite his love of gospel music, Wendell drew the line when, in late 1973, Skeeter Davis chose the Ryman stage as the forum for her announcing to the "live" Opry audience her support of 15 "Jesus people" who had been arrested while demonstrating at Nashville’s 100 Oaks Mall. www.roughstock.com /stacy/PAGE8.html   (7712 words)

Lee Greenwood and Other Country Music Stars Are Available Thru Barber & Associates, Entertainment Broker & Corporate ... He was quick to acquire the musical and business skills that would prove necessary for his life as an entertainer. Greenwood found immediate acceptance with country music audiences who appreciated his powerful vocals and energetic show. His feel for country music, coupled with his electrifying performances, quickly established him as a major artist. www.barberusa.com /country/greenwood_lee.html   (1231 words)

BBC Black Country - Music - Chuck Berry & Jerry Lee Lewis For some, this was clearly a nostalgia trip, but for the younger crowd it was the opportunity to see two legends that have inspired so much great music in the intervening years. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of what one could argue was the birth of rock 'n' roll, when a young Elvis went into Sun Studios, and after cutting a few tracks, started messing about with his band, resulting in 'That's Alright Mama'. In such a special year for popular music, it was a delight, and an honour to see two of the genre's greatest exponents on the same stage. www.bbc.co.uk /blackcountry/music/2004/06/chuck_berry/review.shtml   (765 words)

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Australian Country Music Foundation - Roll of Renown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Reg is the 33rd inductee to Australia’s highest country music honour. The Country Music Roll of Renown was established by Radio 2TM in 1976 to recognise and salute those artists who have made a lasting and significant contribution to Australian country music. Inductees are determined by the Australian Country Music Foundation and announced at the annual Roll of Renown Concert during the January country music festival in Tamworth, Australia's Home of Country Music. www.acmf.org.au /rollofrenown.html   (504 words)

Australian Country Music Foundation - Hands of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) The Country Music Hands Of Fame Cornerstone was established in Tamworth, Australia's Country Music Capital, in 1977 as a tribute to people who had made a name for themselves in Australian country music. Inductees are determined by the Australian Country Music Foundation (ACMF) on behalf of Tamworth City Council and announced at the annual Roll of Renown Concert during the January country music festival in Tamworth. Nominations for inductees are invited from the membership of the ACMF and the CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia). www.acmf.org.au /handsoffame.html   (731 words)

Country Music Association Awards, 1980-1989 In the early 1980s, the Urban Cowboy boom had overtaken country music, and the "Nashville Sound", which blended country with pop produced a lush, string-laden music perhaps best exemplified by the work of Barbara Mandrell and the Oak Ridge Boys. It was back to basics as country music rediscovered its roots, thanks to the likes of Randy Travis, Hank Williams, Jr. Pop country groups like Alabama and singers like Reba McEntire provided a smooth transition from old to new during the Eighties, but Neo-Traditionalism was around for the long haul; as the 1980s closed, talents like Dwight Yoakam, Clint Black, and Garth Brooks were set to prove that there was no going back. eightiesclub.tripod.com /id247.htm   (141 words)

Country Music Forums - True Country Music Travis, the new traditional face of country music in the late 1980s, with 22 No.1 hits, six No. 1 albums, five Grammy’s and many more awards, will lend authenticity and old-world country charm to support the soon-to-be announced Friday night headliner. Sat Dec 10, 8:51 PM ET Country music performers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married on Saturday in a private ceremony at their Oklahoma home, a publicist for the couple said. Operation Heartstrings is designed to put musical instruments and other sources of portable entertainment into the hands of the men and women who serve our country in some of the most desolate parts of the world. www.truecountry.com   (576 words)

Floyd Tillman MP3 Downloads - Floyd Tillman Music Downloads - Floyd Tillman Music Videos To draw a comparison to the old style of music listening, a download is like buying a single, and a stream is like hearing the song on the radio. Downloaded music lives on your computer, and can be transferred to any compatible portable device. Several online music services wrap their song files in DRM in order to have control over what you do with the files. mp3.cnet.com /albums/391142/downloads.html   (597 words)

Georgia State University Library - Special Collections & Archives - Popular Music Collections - Georgia Country ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) He retired from music in 1955, but in the 1960s he was coaxed out of retirement to appear in bluegrass and folk festivals. Four LP recordings featuring McMichen have been transferred to the sound recording collection, and an Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame newsletter has been filed in the ephemera collection. Also among the photographs are several individual and group shots of country musicians. www.library.gsu.edu /spcoll/Collections/Music/m86-10.htm   (476 words)

1984 CMA Awards Biggest and Brightest of Country Music Honored at 'The 38th Annual CMA Awards'; Kenny Chesney Awarded Entertainer and Album of the Year. More of Country Music's Biggest Stars Scheduled to Perform On ``The 34th Annual CMA Awards''. CMA Announces Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame; Kris Kristofferson and Jim Foglesong to be Inducted on The CMA Awards in November. www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0150706.html   (214 words)

Pam Tillis and Other Country Music Stars Are Available Thru Barber & Associates, Entertainment Broker & Corporate ... At the dawn of the 1990's, a dynamic group of female writer-performers emerged to transform the country music landscape. These diverse stylists took country songwriting places where it had never been before and, in so doing, revitalized the genre profoundly. Pam made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage at age 8, singing "Tom Dooley." She came of age on the streets of Music Row, working as a backup vocalist, jingle singer, club performer, songwriter and publishing company 'demo' singer for more than a decade before finding her place in the national spotlight. www.barberusa.com /country/tillis_pam.html   (694 words)

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