Richard Carlin 
Country Music [PDF ebook] 
A Biographical Dictionary

This illustrated A-Z guide covers more than 700 country music artists, groups, and bands. Articles also cover specific genres within country music as well as instruments used. Written in a lively, engaging style, the entries not only outline the careers of country music”s greatest artists, they provide an understanding of the artist”s importance or failings, and a feeling for his or her style. Select discographies are provided at the end of each entry, while a bibliography and indexes by instrument, musical style, genre, and song title round out the work.
For a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary website.