Country
Although musicians had been recording fiddle tunes (known as Old Time Music at that time) in the southern Appalachians for several years, It wasn't until August 1, 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee, that Country Music really began. There, on that day, Ralph Peer signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family to recording contracts for Victor Records.
These two recording acts set the tone for those to follow - Rodgers with his unique singing style and the Carters with their extensive recordings of old-time music.
Known as the "Father of Country Music," James Charles Rodgers was born in Meridian, Mississippi on September 8, 1897. Always in ill health, he became a railroad hand, until ill health caught up with him and he was forced to seek a less strenuous occupation. An amateur entertainer for many years, he became a serious performer in 1925, appearing in Johnson City, Tennessee and other places. In 1926, Rodgers and Carrie, his wife of 6 years, moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and organized the Jimmie Rodgers' Entertainers, a hillbilly band comprising Jack Pierce (guitar), Jack Grant (mandolin/banjo), Claude Grant (banjo), and Rodgers himself (banjo).
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Country.com is the website for Country Music Television. A good way to find out the latest on country music singers and their videos. |
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ACMcountry.com is the official online home of the Academy of Country Music. This site has information about upcoming events, award shows and news about the world of country music. |
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Womenofcountry.com is a guide to female country music. Everything from concerts to awards. |
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ETC-Country. Paying tribute to artists who's memory lives on in music. |
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Learn more about present-day stars and influential country musicians that helped shape the genre. From Biography.com. |
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CountryNow.com is a website that delivers daily country music news, plus artist interviews, fan site reviews, CD previews, concert dates, and more. |
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Nashville Scene provides news, reviews, and gossip about Nashville, the heart of country music. |
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CountryAtars.com has news and information on artists, charts, trivia, contests, and more. |
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Roughstock.com includes music news, artist features, CD reviews, weekly countdown and more. |
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Seeing Stars... Jodie's Photo Album is a collection of live country music concert photos. This is definitely a fan site!!! |
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Thanksforthemusic.com is a site that has country music news for the country music enthusiast. Artist profiles, concert and event photos and reviews, charity and benefit event coverage, album reviews. |
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Goodwinmusic.com has information on country artists, lyrics, chords, dance, cd's, movies, guitars, all in one convenient spot! |
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CountryReview.com covers album, artist, and concert reviews. |
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Country4all includes charts, what's new, sound clips, photos, and more. |
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The unofficial internet site for Garth Brooks. |
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Official Site for Jahny Cash. Includes just about everything related to Johny Cash. |
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Official site for Country Music Live Magazine. |
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A great collection of Country Music .wav files. |
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Country Music Lyrics site. |
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A website all about Country Music Dance. |
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