Country

Country music is a form of popular music which originated from the southeastern or western United States. It's lyrics depict the trials and successes of everyday life.

Cash, June Carter. Among My Klediments. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Pub. House, 1981.

An autobiography of an important member of the "first family of country music" which details her experiences in southwest Virginia, being married to Jonny Cash, and finally being a grandmother and lifelong country artist. Told in the colorful style in which she writes her songs. Lilly -- CALL NUMBER: 784.092 C338, A523, 1981

Lynn, Loretta with George Vecsey. Coal Miner's Daughter. Chicago, IL: Regnery, 1976

An autobiography of the "Queen of country music" which tells the story of her life in her backwoods Appalachia home to the Grand Ole Opry and super stardom. With eight plates and other illustrations. Made into a feature film of the same name in 1980 starring Sissy Spacek who got an Academy Award for her portrayal of Lynn. Lilly -- CALL NUMBER: 784.092 L989, L869, 1976

Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963. The Patsy Cline Story. Universal City, CA: MCA Records, 1988.

24 tracks and sleeve notes containing a biographical sketch and photos of this revered artist, this disc is an excellent introduction to her work. A representative sample of this emotive singer who came to a tragic end in a plane crash in 1963. Music Media Center -- CALL NUMBER: CD 1574

Country Girls Sing Country Songs. RCA Camden CAL 959, 1966.

Solo performances by Connie Smith, Skeeter Davis, Kitty Wells, Dottie West, and other pioneering women country singers. With program notes and illustrations. Lilly A-V Sound disc -- CALL NUMBER: R291

Dreadful memories: the Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning. Whitesburg, KY: Appalshop Films, 1988.

A color and black and white video produced, directed, and edited by a woman (Mimi Pickering) which assembles reminiscences by fellow musicians, friends, and relatives of events in this country/folk singer's life. There is also footage of Gunning performing her own songs. Lilly A-V Video cassette -- CALL NUMBER: 2821