50 Years Down a Country Road

For the past half century, Ralph Emery's incredibly popular radio and television programs have allowed millions to tune into the newest hits and savor their old favorites. Now Ralph combines his unique perspective with an encyclopedic wealth of country lore as he examines the changing face of the music he loves. From Hank Williams, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, and the Dixie Chicks, he chronicles the lives and careers of the stars, many of them his close friends. He shows how country music has changed over the years, but also reveals how its eternal themes and timeless melodies have kept this quintessentially American genre alive and well for fans of all ages.

Author: Ralph Emery, Patsi Bale Cox
Publisher: It Books
Published: 11/27/2001
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780060937034

About the Author
Emery, Ralph: -

Ralph Emery began interviewing country music stars at Nashville's powerhouse radio station WSM, winning Country Disc Jockey of the Year six times. He was the host and producer of The Ralph Emery Show and hosted Nashville Now for ten years. He is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Memories, as well as More Memories and The View from Nashville. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.Cox, Patsi Bale: - A former magazine editor, Patsi Bale Cox collaborated on Nickel Dreams, the autobiography of Tanya Tucker, and The View from Nashvilled with Ralph Emery, among other publications. She serves on the Grammy nominating committee in the liner note category. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.