Choice Reviews Online · 2004 · 15 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesGender StudiesHistoryHistorical MusicologyWomen's HistoryWomen's StudiesMusic ProductionVocal RepertoireFigurative TapestryVoice In Women's AccountsWomen's Voices
The book chronicles over two centuries of female country musicians, exploring their influence, audience connections, and the cultural context that produced stars like Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks. The study compiles interviews, photographs, and primary texts to weave a detailed portrait of female country artists. The book highlights figures such as Dolly Parton, Wanda Jackson, Patsy Montana, Alison Krauss, Martha McBride, and Loretta Lynn.
From country's earliest pioneers to its greatest legends, this work documents the lives of the female artists who have shaped the music for over 200 years. Through interviews, photographs, and primary texts, this work weaves a complex tapestry of personalities and talent. It gets to the heart of the special bond female artists have with their audiences. People seeking to understand the context out of which mega-stars such as Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks emerged should look no farther than this guide. Some of the women discussed include Dolly Parton, Wanda Jackson, Patsy Montana, Alison Krauss, Martha McBride, and Loretta Lynn.