The American Country Music Trivia Book is a collection of thousands of little known facts, snippets and tidbits about the songs, records, artists, industry and history of America's most popular musical format. Not only is it an outstanding educational volume for those interested in learning about country music, but it is also a wonderful informational volume for anyone who can't get enough of learning about their favorite music and the stars who brought... and are still bringing... it to them. In this over 360 page volume you'll learn such little known facts as Dolly Parton's mega-hit song Here You Come Again was originally intended for Brenda Lee, but she turned them down; Trace Adkins began his music career as a singer in a gospel quartet; Johnny Cash had a fear of flying, of snakes and of riding horses; Elvis Presley was originally a country music singer known as The Hillbilly Cat before becoming known as The King of Rock 'n' Roll; Kitty Wells' real name was Ellen Muriel Deason; and before becoming a world famous country music recording artist, Garth Brooks was a ditch digger and bar bouncer who graduated from college with a degree in advertising. Besides country music trivia there are extensive lists of the biggest songs and artists of country music according to authoritative documentation of country music format radio programmers, Billboard magazine country music charts, Record & Radio magazine country music charts, as well as country music television and video programmers. Also included are photos with thought proving quotes of country music legends and lyrical snippets from songs that have made the musical background of lives of country music fans for generations. Dig on in to this fun filled, often surprising, sometimes tragic, and totally fascinating collection of trivia about America's very own home grown music. Since its birth country music has steadily grown become some of the most beloved of all musical styles, not only in the USA, but all over the world. There's no denying its cultural impact and the importance of its history and people who made it happen. So sit a spell, kick your shoes off and enjoy this full-size volume of little known facts about country music, from its pioneers to its modern day troubadours, all right here in The American Country Music Trivia Book.

This popular question-and-answer book has been revised and updated to include the newest stars, latest songs, and most current statistics. Illustrated.

A trivia guide to CMA nominees and award winners tests the IQ of country music fans with such questions as "What is Conway Twitty's real name?" and "Which country singer was once a mortician?" Original.

There is a reason why the history of country music cannot be told chronologically.It is much like the history of America itself. Different things happened at different places at the same time, and the overall result from those events is even more diversity, rather than convergence. In a way, this is both the beauty and the tragedy of country music.In The Great Book of Country Music, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: ?Where does country music come from originally??What was the main topic in early country music??The term "country" refers to what??The genre bluegrass is named after what??Who was the first woman in country to sell more than a million records?And so much more! The history of country music is not just about facts and dates. It's about understanding and connecting the dots between all those events and people who have shaped up and maintained the genre. The best way to reach this goal is, of course, to have fun along the way. And this is what we've tried to achieve in The Great Book of Country Music!One thing is guaranteed, though. Having read this book, you will never listen to country music the same way. Grab your copy right now and start your journey!

A close-up look at country music argues that it has become a national art form, reflecting the same themes that have characterized American art and literature over three centuries