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A Lost Debate: Country Music’s True Birth Date

A Lost Debate: Country Music’s True Birth Date

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Posted in History, The Unbroken CircleLeave a comment

Trying to dissect country music’s 100th year.

Eck RobertsonFiddlin' John CarsonJimmie RodgersThe Carter Family
The Revolution Was Televised: A History of Country Music on the Small Screen

The Revolution Was Televised: A History of Country Music on the Small Screen

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Posted in HistoryLeave a comment

I watched it all on my radio.

An Appreciation For the ’80s

An Appreciation For the ’80s

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Posted in History, The Melting PotLeave a comment

An appreciation post for one of country music’s most varied and misunderstood decades.

Blood on the Bluegrass

Blood on the Bluegrass

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Posted in HistoryLeave a comment

Exploring the darker side of bluegrass.

Bill MonroeCarter StanleyEarl ScruggsLester FlattRalph Stanley
Country Music’s Been Everywhere, Man

Country Music’s Been Everywhere, Man

April 19, 2020January 27, 2021 Posted in History1 Comment

A long essay on country music’s journey to Nashville

A Short History Of Alternative Country Music

A Short History Of Alternative Country Music

January 25, 2020June 12, 2020 Posted in History3 Comments

As the title says …

Let’s Talk Business … The Country Music Business

Let’s Talk Business … The Country Music Business

August 7, 2019December 27, 2020 Posted in History2 Comments

A historical look into country music business practices

The Magic And Controversy Behind “Folsom Prison Blues”

The Magic And Controversy Behind “Folsom Prison Blues”

July 14, 2019June 27, 2022 Posted in HistoryLeave a comment

One of country music’s biggest hits has an … interesting history behind it

Gordon JenkinsJimmie RodgersJohnny Cash
A Historical Look At Country Music Representation In The Media

A Historical Look At Country Music Representation In The Media

June 13, 2019February 4, 2021 Posted in HistoryLeave a comment

A look at country music’s representation in mainstream media and stereotypes which will forever plague the genre.

The Epic Scene of Country-Rock

July 27, 2018July 18, 2019 Posted in HistoryLeave a comment

My buddy Nathan Kanuch and I collaborated on a piece about the country-rock movement. You can read that over on his website here.

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