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"This guide focuses exclusively on the last twenty-five years of country music artists and their hits. All the superstars are here, from Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, and Kenny Chesney to Gretchen Wilson, Shania Twain, and LeAnn Rimes, from new-traditionalists like Alan Jackson to evergreens like Willie Nelson. This groundbreaking book features over 500 reviews of essential albums, including the most recent recordings by the classic George Jones and the final recordings by the legendary Johnny Cash. No contemporary country fan can afford to be without this ultimate go-to resource." "The All Music Guide Required Listening series is based on the larger, industry-leading, authoritative All Music Guide. Since its first edition in 1992, the All Music Guide has become the last word in music. These distinctive books are well-used buying tools and must-have additions to every music lover's library. With the new All Music Guide Required Listening series, top music editors and journalists have worked hard to showcase the best of their recommendations - essential for any music fan, from the hardcore aficionado to the novice looking for some solid advice from the experts."--BOOK JACKET.Woodstra, Chris is the author of 'Contemporary Country', published 2008 under ISBN 9780879309183 and ISBN 0879309180.
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