University of Illinois Press

An important book in that it weaves together bluegrass music, the changing demographics of the music, the development of the music industry, and the evolving economic elements of staging events... — Journal of American Folklore More…

An excellent analysis of Rose Maddox, Patsy Montana, and Kitty Wells, among others, and their innovative ways of negotiating an industry that hemmed them in as cowgirls or honkytonk angels — No Depression More…

Bluegrass Generation: A Memoir is well worth the read. Rosenberg's style is fluid, clear, and reader-friendly; it is detailed without being stuffy, interesting without being narrow, and factual... — Banjo Newsletter More…

A nostalgic, trivia-laden book that looks at the early years of rock 'n' roll and the societal context in which it was formed. . . . A fine compendium on the subject, certain to make misty-eyed... — Booklist More…

One of the great achievements of Whiteis' writing is that he's managed to imbue the autobiography with a clear sense of her voice. Throughout the book it's very easy to hear LaSalle speaking... — Living Blues More…

McCusker delves deep into the changing creations and perceptions of female country performers. . . . Highly recommended — Choice More…

Praise be to John Wright for putting together the best, the most fascinating book on southern country music — Sing Out! More…

Yet another must-read book from the University of Illinois Press — Bluegrass Unlimited More…

In his second book, Edward Comentale revisits and reconceptualizes some obscure portions of American popular music. . . .It aptly highlights the dynamics opposing mainstream culture and regional... — The Journal of American Culture More…

A thoroughly researched and often brilliant attempt to place bluegrass music into a historical, as well as musicological, cultural, and imaginative context. Bluegrass Breakdown is, without a... — Bluegrass Unlimited More…