Music:

The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Music

Written by Bob Allen and Tony Byworth

Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2007
Price: $50.00

Country is old. Country is new. Country is us. Now The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Music explores the most durable of genres, following its development through the twentieth century and up to today. Chapters trace the history of country chronologically, from early hillbilly music (Roy Acuff & The Carter Family)... Read more >

Growing Up Country
What Makes Country Life Country
Written by Charlie Daniels

Format: eBook, 192 pages
On Sale: April 3, 2007
Price: $19.95

From Growing Up Country:

“I learned early in life that country is not a place on a map. Country is a place in your heart. In your soul. In the very depth of your being.” —Bill Anderson

“One of the things I like most about country life is that nothing much has... Read more >

The Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits

Written by Joel Whitburn

Format: Trade Paperback, 608 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2006
Price: $27.95

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The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville

Written by Sherry Bond

Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2005
Price: $19.95

This behind-the scenes look at the Nashville music industry reveals inside tips on how to break through the system and get heard. The new edition includes the latest strategies for Internet marketing, best techniques for pitching songs and artist packages, and more. Songwriters and musicians learn how to get their songs... Read more >