Product Description: In 1973, Rosanne Cash’s father gave her a list of 100 songs, many from the Southern tradition, that he felt a young musician had to know. Always Been There tells the inside story of the album that, more than thirty-five years later, resulted from “the list...read more

Traces the career of the country and pop singer from his days on the 'Grand Ole Opry' through his continued presence in the country music scene

The legendary concert and the live album that came from it, now a part of the folklore of American music, is examined in depth, with an eye toward dispelling myths and placing the event in the larger context of both Cash's career and the music of the time. 60,000 first printing.

A portrait of an enduring musical icon explores the turbulent life and accomplishments of the successful country singer known as the rebellious 'Man in Black' who struggled with a guilt-ridden childhood, addictions, and self-doubt despite his great acclaim. Reprint.

Product Description: "Voices of the Country" presents interviews with innovative musicians, producers, and songwriters who shaped the last fifty years of country music. From Eddy Arnold's new, smoother approach to song delivery to Loretta Lynn's take-no-prisoners feminism, these people opened new vistas in country music - and American culture...read more

Explores the life of singer Johnny Cash through biographical essays and articles written by such authors as Christopher Wren and Dorothy Gallagher, and offers autobiographical glimpses by Cash himself.

Traces the life and career of the popular Country and Western singer who died in a plane crash, and describes the reasons for his success (view table of contents)