The Virgin Encyclopedia Country Music (Virgin Encyclopedias of Popular Music Series)

by Colin Larkin (Editor) (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.44

  This is a complete handbook of information and opinion about the history of country music. Based on the Encyclopedia of Popular Music , the book contains over 1000 entries covering musicians, bands, songwriters, producers and record labels which have made a significant impact on the development of country music. It brings together people such as Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Jimmie Rogers and the influence of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams and more recent figures such as Mary-Chapin Carpenter and LeAnn Rimes. Each entry offers information such as dates, career facts, discography and album ratings.