{"product_id":"vintage-country-the-essential-artists-and-songs-from-old-time-to-honky-tonk-1920-1970","title":"Vintage Country: The Essential Artists and Songs, from Old-Time to Honky-Tonk, 1920-1970","description":"\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" style=\"max-height: none; height: 280px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the roots of country music with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eVintage Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—an illustrated journey through 100+ pioneering artists, styles, and essential recordings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVintage Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the first illustrated book to explore the rural and urban roots of country music, tracing its evolution from early recordings and radio days to its 1940s–1950s rise, before Nashville’s dominance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by renowned historian Tony Russell, it profiles over 100 key artists and bands, including Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Boggs, Taylor’s Kentucky Boys, Red Foley, DeZurik Sisters, Carl T. Sprague, Hackberry Ramblers, Hank Williams, Molly O’Day, Merle Travis, and the Louvin Brothers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book is organized into six chapters by style and era: pre-Depression “Old Time” music, Radio Years stars (1930s–WWII), cowboy \u0026amp; western music, Western swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass. Each entry highlights the artist’s history, influences, and career, with an “essential recordings” list for quick reference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Richly illustrated with posters, sheet music, and artifacts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVintage Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the genre’s origins to life through evocative visuals and expert storytelling, making it a compelling resource for music lovers and historians alike.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" style=\"opacity: 1; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content-fade\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0)\" role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expandev\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50340171153693,"sku":"9780764369681","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5692\/5213\/files\/9780764369681.jpg?v=1757516402","url":"https:\/\/bookdelico.com\/products\/vintage-country-the-essential-artists-and-songs-from-old-time-to-honky-tonk-1920-1970","provider":"Book Delico ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}