Tennessee Strings: The Story of Country Music in Tennessee

by Charles K. Wolfe

Country music grew up in Tennessee, drawing from sources in the white rural music of East and Middle Tennessee, from the church music of country singing conventions, and from the black music of the Memphis area.  The author traces the vital role played by Tennessee and its musicians in the development of this unique American art form.

Genres: Music

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1977

Reviews

[Ivan Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent and fast moving journey through the development and appeal of Appalachian music and its descendants: country-western (American), bluegrass, and modern country, to a wide national audience. From an unvarnished Uncle Dave Macon to Flatt & Scruggs to a humorous Minnie Pearl to Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash and beyond, this book is a treasure trove of colorful and influential characters.

[Sarah M. Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a helpful little book about the history and emergence of country music in Nashville, useful for understanding the industry.