Contents

Introduction

 

1 - Commercializing the Heritage: The Grand Ole Opry

2 - The Tradition-Minded Rebels: Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, & Tompall Glaser

3 - The Estrangement of Country & Folk: Losing Sight of the Common Ground

4 - Johnny Cash: Putting the Traditions Back Together

5 - In the Wake of Johnny Cash: New Writers & New Ideas

6 - Black, Blues, & Country

7 - Loretta & the Pill: The Changing Relationships Between Men & Women

8 - God, the Gospel, & Country Music

9 - Putting the Audiences Back Together: Willie & God & the Austin Sound

10 - Southern Rock: The New Good Ole Boys

11 - Back to Nashville: Commercialism & Creativity

12 - Vince

 

2004 Epilogue: The Nineties and Beyond

Listeners’ Guide

Index

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