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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Examines the roots of country singer Patsy Cline's impact in both personal and cultural terms to illuminate how she arrived at a pivotal moment in the evolution of American culture. The documentary also features rare performances and archival interviews with Cline's contemporaries and new interviews with a wide range of artists who have been influenced by Cline.
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xiv, 206 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Description
Overview: Born into deep poverty, married at thirteen, mother of six, and a grandmother by the time she was twenty-nine, Loretta Lynn went on to become one of the most prolific and influential songwriters and singers in modern country music. Here we see the determination and talent that led to her trailblazing career and made her the first woman to be named Entertainer of the Year by the country Music Association and the first woman to receive a gold...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
270 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
"Abandoned by their parents as toddlers, Willie and Bobbie Nelson found their love of music almost immediately through their grandparents, who raised them in a dusty small town in east Texas. Their close relationship--which persists today--is the longest-lasting bond in either of their lives. In alternating chapters, this heartfelt dual memoir weaves together their lives as they experienced them both side-by-side and apart with powerful, emotional...
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 80 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the history of the American South and its music through the life of country singer Charley Pride. Raised in the segregated Mississippi Delta, Pride's voice, talent, and resolve led him to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color, with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of the musical Carter and Cash families, the dynasty at the heart of country music. Starting with the Original Carter Family, A.P., Sara, and Maybelle, this film traces the flow of their influence through generations of musicians, the transformation of that act into the Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle, the marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter, and the efforts of the present-day family to keep this musical legacy alive. Featuring Johnny...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
8 audio discs (9.5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Best selling author and Grammy winning musical superstar Naomi Judd shares her devastating personal story with depression to spread awareness and encourage others with the disease. The world knows Naomi Judd as one of the most successful and best-loved country music stars ever. What the world doesn't know, until now, is that after her 2010 and 2011 North American tour with Wynonna, Naomi fell into a debilitating and terrifying depression that seemingly...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
ix, 252 pages ; 24 cm
Description
"Joey and Rory Feek were enjoying a steadily growing fan base in country music when Joey was diagnosed with a rapidly spreading cancer. By inviting so many into the final months of Joey's life as she battled cancer, they captured hearts around the world. In this vulnerable book, Rory takes us into his own challenging life story"--
49) I saw the light
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
xiii, 222 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits (some color) ; 22 cm
Description
"Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust shares the 'important and inspiring' (Miranda Lambert) never-before-told complete story of the remarkable relationship between country music icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends--country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever Loretta tells their story: a celebration of their music and their relationship up until Patsy's tragic and untimely death. Full of...
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"This uplifting read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum singer and songwriter. You Are Fearless presents Taylor Swift's inspirational journey, encouraging children to be fearless, defy limits, and follow their hearts. Perfect for Swifties of all ages!"--
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