Publisher's Synopsis
The American Country Music Trivia Book is a collection of thousands of little known facts, snippets and tidbits about the songs, records, artists, industry and history of America's most popular musical format. Not only is it an outstanding educational volume for those interested in learning about country music, but it is also a wonderful informational volume for anyone who can't get enough of learning about their favorite music and the stars who brought... and are still bringing... it to them. In this over 360 page volume you'll learn such little known facts as Dolly Parton's mega-hit song Here You Come Again was originally intended for Brenda Lee, but she turned them down; Trace Adkins began his music career as a singer in a gospel quartet; Johnny Cash had a fear of flying, of snakes and of riding horses; Elvis Presley was originally a country music singer known as The Hillbilly Cat before becoming known as The King of Rock 'n' Roll; Kitty Wells' real name was Ellen Muriel Deason; and before becoming a world famous country music recording artist, Garth Brooks was a ditch digger and bar bouncer who graduated from college with a degree in advertising. Besides country music trivia there are extensive lists of the biggest songs and artists of country music according to authoritative documentation of country music format radio programmers, Billboard magazine country music charts, Record & Radio magazine country music charts, as well as country music television and video programmers. Also included are photos with thought proving quotes of country music legends and lyrical snippets from songs that have made the musical background of lives of country music fans for generations. Dig on in to this fun filled, often surprising, sometimes tragic, and totally fascinating collection of trivia about America's very own home grown music. Since its birth country music has steadily grown become some of the most beloved of all musical styles, not only in the USA, but all over the world. There's no denying its cultural impact and the importance of its history and people who made it happen. So sit a spell, kick your shoes off and enjoy this full-size volume of little known facts about country music, from its pioneers to its modern day troubadours, all right here in The American Country Music Trivia Book.
