Born in 1856 in Thomasville, Georgia, Henry Ossian Flipper was nine at the end of the Civil War. His parents, part of a privileged upper class of slaves, were allowed to operate an independent busine
The histories of baseball and country music ran in parallel tracks through most of the twentieth century. America’s sport and America’s music moved from the fringes to the mainstream, gaining exposure
Saved by Song returns to print with its sweeping overview of the history of gospel music. Powerful and incisive, the book traces contemporary Christianity and Christian music to the sixteenth century
This series of biographical profiles shines a spotlight on that special place "Where the West meets the Guitar." From Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to contemporary artists like Michael Murphy, Red Steagal
"This biography takes the reader from Gene Autry's childhood in Oklahoma through his career as a singer and actor, and covers his later triumphs in business and sports. Of particular interest is the b
Nashville Sound: An Illustrated Timeline shows the chronological development of Nashville as "Music City U.S.A." Nashville has a rich history in music that encompasses not only country music but also
Don Cusic presents gospel music as part of the history of contemporary Christianity. From the psalms of the early Puritans through the hymns of Isaac Watts and the social activism of the Wesleys, gosp
Cash's voluminous recordings rank as some of the best in country music history. Up to the days directly preceding his death, Cash continued to write and record. Hundreds of his songs, including "I Wa
The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work to explore this genre - one that boasts more record sales than jazz or classical and
