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.

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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 ...

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.

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.

October is recognized as Country Music Month, a time to celebrate the rich heritage and evolution of this beloved genre, which was born in the South. The origins of Country Music Month can be ...