From country's earliest pioneers to its greatest legends, this work documents the lives of the female artists who have shaped the music for over 200 years. Through interviews, photographs, and primary texts, this work weaves a complex tapestry of personalities and talent. It gets to the heart of the special bond female artists have with their audiences. People seeking to understand the context out of which mega-stars such as Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks emerged should look no farther than this guide. Some of the women discussed include Dolly Parton, Wanda Jackson, Patsy Montana, Alison Krauss, Martha McBride, and Loretta Lynn.
- ISBN13 9780826514325
- Publish Date 1 September 2003 (first published 7 September 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 May 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Vanderbilt University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 656
- Language English