Creating Country Music - Fabricating Authenticity

Peterson traces development of country music and its institutionalization, from pioneer recordings in 1923 to the posthumous success of Hank Williams. More than just a history, explore what it means to be authentic within the genre. 37 illustrations.

Summary

This work traces the development of country music and its institutionalization from Fiddlin' John Carson's pioneering recordings in Atlanta in 1923 to the posthumous success of Hank Williams. The book also explores what it means to be authentic within popular culture.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Peterson, Richard A. Peterson, Peterson Richard A.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.1999
• EAN: 9780226662855
• ISBN: 978-0-226-66285-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; USA, History: specific events & topics, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, HISTORY / General, Country and Western, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, United States of America, USA, Country & Western music, History: specific events and topics, Popular Music