The History of Country Music
  • The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers
The History of Country Music - Historic Newspapers

FOLLOW the History of Country Music from 1935 onwards, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive the rise of early country pioneers in the 1930s and 1940s, legendary artists such as Dolly Parton, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.

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About this book

1967, A YOUNG DOLLY PARTON takes to the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Nervous but determined, she delivers each note with clarity and charm, her voice carrying a unique warmth that draws the audience in. The crowd listens, intrigued and impressed by the fresh talent from Tennessee. By the final song, murmurs of admiration ripple through the room — Dolly Parton is quietly making her mark on country music.

Follow the story of country music through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the 1930s. This edition charts the genre’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The rise of early country pioneers in the 1930s and 1940s
– Legendary artists such as Dolly Parton, John Denver, and Emmylou Harris
– The Nashville sound and the evolution of mainstream country
– Iconic performances and chart-topping hits through the decades
– Highlights from today’s country music scene

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong fan, a music historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of country music history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 170+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.