Country

American country music is a blend of musical traditions, from the balladry and dance tunes of the British Isles to African-American blues and gospel, to the ballads of the coal miners and cowboys. The 1930s and 1940s saw new artists develop new styles, including western swing and honky tonk. In 350 entries, American Popular Music: Country documents the evolution of this genre as it carved a place for itself in the music industry, one song at a time.Carlin, Richard is the author of 'Country ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780816069279 and ISBN 0816069271.