| Description |
vii, 267 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-253) and index. |
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Includes discographies. |
| Summary |
"This book features biographies of 50 country music artists who have kept the tradition of the genre alive in a contemporary setting. Chapters cover the new traditionalists, alternative country, country-pop, and new country"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Part one: The new traditionalists. George Strait -- Ricky Skaggs -- Reba McEntire -- Keith Whitley -- Vince Gill -- Alan Jackson -- Randy Travis -- Toby Keith -- Clint Black -- Travis Tritt. |
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Part two: Alternative country: Jimmie Dale Gillmore -- Emmylou Harris -- Joe Ely -- Hank Williams, Jr. -- Steve Earle -- Dwight Yoakam -- Lyle Lovette -- Mary Chapin Carpenter -- Béla Fleck -- k.d. lang. |
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Part three: Groups. Asleep at the Wheel -- Alabama -- The Judds -- The Mavericks -- Dixie Chicks -- Brooks & Dunn -- Rascal Flatts -- Sugarland. |
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Part four: Country-pop. Tammy Wynette -- Ronnie Milsap -- Dolly Parton -- Barbara Mandrell -- Crystal Gayle -- Tanya Tucker -- Garth Brooks -- Trisha Yearwood -- Shania Twain -- Martina McBride -- Tim McGraw -- Faith Hill. |
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Part five: Contemporary country. Keith Urban -- Kenny Chesney -- Terri Clark -- Jo Dee Messina -- Alison Krauss -- LeAnn Rimes -- Carrie Underwood -- Miranda Lambert -- Catherine Britt -- Taylor Swift. |
| Subject |
Country musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Dicaire, David, 1963- New generation of country music stars. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008 (OCoLC)636656823 |
| ISBN |
9780786437870 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786437871 softcover alkaline paper |
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