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Author of I'd Fight the World: A Political History of Old-Time, Hillbilly, and Country Music
Now available on Audible
Read an excerpt on PopMatters
Hear it discussed by author here and here.
Listen to an author-compiled soundtrack.

No Depression magazine
"Excellent... Absorbing."

Times Literary Supplement
"La Chapelle's writing flourishes."

Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader
“I’d Fight the World provides unique insights into the iconic, American-made musical genres of old-time, hillbilly, and country and western. La Chapelle’s book is educational, interesting, and very easy to read. I recommend it without question.”

Kinky Friedman, independent gubernatorial candidate and author of Heroes of a Texas Childhood
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	I'd Fight the World: A Political History of Old-Time, Hillbilly, and Country Music 3.97 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Proud to Be an Okie: Cultural Politics, Country Music, and Migration to Southern California (Volume 22) 3.95 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dewey and Elvis: The Life and Times of a Rock 'n' Roll Deejay.(Book review): An article from: Journal of Southern History 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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