Rock-a-billy is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music; bluegrass was inspired by the music of Appalachia; and country music has its roots in American folk and Western music. All three are distinctively American. "America's Music Legacy" showcases musical legends from each genre, performing the songs that continue to attract and entice the whole world, because they truly are the best of all that is America. The program is hosted by Gene...

The landmark public television series observed its birthday in 2014 with Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years, a special featuring great performances by Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Foo Fighters, Jimmie Vaughan, Alabama Shakes and more. Hosted by Oscar-winning actor/musician Jeff Bridges, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, and Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey.

A country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success, Patsy Cline embodied the power and appeal of women in country music, helping open the lucrative industry to future female solo artists. Bringing together noted authorities on Patsy Cline and country music, this book examines the regional and national history that shaped Cline's career and the popular culture that she influenced with her music.

Follows seventeen-year-old Reagan as she tries to escape heartbreak and a bad reputation by going on tour with her country superstar best friend--only to find more trouble as she falls for the surprisingly sweet guy hired to pose as the singer's boyfriend.

"Her Country is veteran Nashville journalist Marissa R. Moss's story of how in the past two decades, country's women fought back against systems designed to keep them down, armed with their art and never willing to just shut up and sing: how women like Kacey Musgraves, Mickey Guyton, Maren Morris, The Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Rissi Palmer, Brandy Clark, LeAnn Rimes, Brandi Carlile, Margo Price and many more have reinvented the rules to find their...

During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. Gene Autry sets off a craze for singing cowboys, Bob Wills adapts jazz's Big Band sound to create Texas Swing, and Roy Acuff becomes a star.

Defining country music is debated as never before, and the argument sparks a vibrant era. Dolly Parton crosses over to mainstream success. Willie Nelson finds creative freedom in Texas. Emmylou Harris influences a new generation of artists.

With the Vietnam War intensifying, America is more divided than ever. Country music is not immune to the divisions. Kris Kristofferson abandons his military career, becomes a writer whose lyricism sets a new standard for country songs.