Country Music: The complete visual history - Tapa dura

Yee-ha! A history of the music you just can't stop loving ..."Country Music" will take you on an emotional journey from humble folk roots to the billion-dollar industry of today. If you've been red hot and rarin' to go to Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum now you can, through the best images and memorabilia from its archives. Charting the extraordinary country music story, discover the classic recordings, memorable radio, live performances, key producers and performers like Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Ray Charles, as well as the seminal moments and events, from Hank Williams' last ride to Bob Dylan's Nashville recording sessions. Crank up the CD player, tip back and enjoy a whole lot of easy-reading.

Paul Kingsbury is the author and editor of books on country music. He is a Custodian of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alanna Nash won the Country Music Association's Media Achievement award in 2004, as well as the Belmont Award for the Best Book in Country Music. She was named a "Heavy 100 of Country Music" by Esquire Magazine.