It is, to be sure, an engrossing and informative volume. Tosches plumbs the ancient origins of country music. “Its roots,” he argues, “descend deeper into the past than those of any other popular ...

While working there, he wrote the book Country Roots: The Origins of Country Music (1976) and a lengthy essay – “Singing Cowboy: An American Dream” – published in a 1978 issue of the journal.

That certainly seems to be true for some artists, who rise to fame quickly before being relegated to the annals of history. In the world of country music, there are plenty of these so-called "one ...

From the genre's origins, love songs have played a prominent role both on the charts and in the hearts of country music fans everywhere. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Explore the history of country music, from its deep roots in ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, church music, and the blues to the beginnings of its mainstream popularity. Watch country grow in ...

The country music star made that announcement just last week, saying at the time there was a planned 12-show residency at the ...

Or Cactus Moser's motorcycle accident? Those both happened This Week in Country Music History, along with big events for Shania Twain, Willie Nelson, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan and more.