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Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford/London: 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-… Mehr…

Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford/London: 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." - The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." - The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." - Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." - San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." - Library Journal Features: * Over 1,200 entries on the important figures, trends, and forms of country music * Thoroughly updated, with hundreds of new artists profiled and new essays on the digital evolution and politics of country music * With a foreword by Grammy-winning artist Vince Gill * A vivid photographic insert displays some of the most interesting album art since the dawn of country music * Winner of numerous awards, including the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association National Book Award Paul Kingsbury, editor of the first edition of the Encyclopedia of Country Music, is the co-editor (with Alanna Nash) of Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Country Music in America and the author of The Grand Ole Opry History of Country Music. Michael McCall, a prominent music journalist, is a writer and editor at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. John W. Rumble is senior historian at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Music * Church Music * Dance * Music Anthologies & Performing Editions * Music Education * Music History, American * Music History, Western * Music Theory, Analysis, & Composition * Opera * Performance Studies, Applied Music * Philosophy * Popular Music * Psychology of Music * Reference * World Music, Ethnomusicology ISBN: 0195395638., Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford/London: 2011, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2013-06-01. paperback. New. Ship out in 2 business day, And Fast shipping, Free Tracking number will be provided after the shipment.Paperback. Pub Date :2013-06-01 Pages: 312 Language: Chinese Publisher: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press through reading this : read Shakespeare ( Collector's Edition ) by Shakespeare 's exquisite interpretation of multiple sequentially from contemporary poetics . ethics. political science. and sociology teleology multiple angles . revealing Shakespeare 400 years ago many thoughtful and contemporary theories of the frontier in close contact . Through reading this : read Shakespear... Satisfaction guaranteed,or money back., Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2013-06-01<

2013, ISBN: 9787513530989

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2013-06-01. paperback. New. Ship out in 2 business day, And Fast shipping, Free Tracking number will be provided after the shipment.Paperba… Mehr…

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2013-06-01. paperback. New. Ship out in 2 business day, And Fast shipping, Free Tracking number will be provided after the shipment.Paperback. Pub Date :2013-06-01 Pages: 312 Language: Chinese Publisher: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press through reading this : read Shakespeare ( Collector's Edition ) by Shakespeare 's exquisite interpretation of multiple sequentially from contemporary poetics . ethics. political science. and sociology teleology multiple angles . revealing Shakespeare 400 years ago many thoughtful and contemporary theories of the frontier in close contact . Through reading this : read Shakespear... Satisfaction guaranteed,or money back., Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2013-06-01<