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Explore the history of women in country music from the 1930s to the 1960s with this detailed study from the University of Illinois Press. During the golden age of country music, a new generation of female artists emerged as innovators, even as the industry used restrictive labels like singing cowgirl and honky-tonk angel to define them. Stephanie Vander Wel examines the lives and careers of legendary artists such as Patsy Montana, Rose Maddox, and Kitty Wells. By looking at historical recordings and media appearances on radio, film, and television, this book provides a clear view of how these women navigated the music industry. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of American music and the female performers who helped shape the genre's foundation.

Key Features

Covers the history of women in country music from the 1930s through the 1960s.

Profiles legendary artists including Patsy Montana, Rose Maddox, and Kitty Wells.

Analyzes historical media appearances across radio, film, and television platforms.

Examines how industry labels like woman hillbilly affected female performers.

Provides a detailed look at the golden age of country music through a gendered lens.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
23 March 2020
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01 October 2019

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