Giants of Country Music: Classic Sounds and Stars, from the Heart of Nashville to the Top of the Charts

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With blockbuster hits by Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Clint Black and other young performers, country music is more popular than ever. This uniquely American form of entertainment has a long history, and this new volume in the Billboard Hitmakers series introduces readers to long-time favorites as well as recent superstars--200 profiles in all. Illustrations.

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