| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xii, 250 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-250). |
| Contents |
The air castle of the South -- Early days ... early stars -- "Greatest show on earth for the money" : the Opry hits the road -- The star system -- Coast to coast -- Star time -- Departures and arrivals -- Man of the year -- Surviving Nashville -- "A friend of a friend of mine is a friend of Ott Devine" -- "All my hippie fans" : the bluegrass revival -- "The Opry was a comfort" -- Opryland -- Who's gonna fill their shoes? -- Under new management -- Facing the future. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist, October 2006 |
| Summary |
Traces the history of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, discussing how it became an American cultural icon and profiling the performers, hosts, and workers who shaped its history and development. |
| Audience |
Adult Follett Library Resources |
| Subject |
Grand ole opry (Radio program)
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Country music -- History and criticism.
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Country musicians -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Colladay, Brenda.
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| ISBN |
1931722862 |
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