Library of Congress
Loc: The Bristol Music Story
A short piece on the resolution of Congress recognizing Bristol, Tennessee, as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Other
Roughstock Productions: History of Country Music
A short history of the Nashville Sound, "A blend of pop and country." Find brief biographies of Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, and Eddy Arnold.
Other
Grand Ole Opry
Official website for the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville's mouthpiece for country music. Be sure to click on history for the fascinating story of 75 years of country entertainment.
Curated OER
The Carter Family
A feature on NPR probes the roots of country music beginning with the Carter Family. You can click on the titles and actually listen to them sing their famous songs. Also provides great links to further information.
Curated OER
The Carter Family Album of Smokey Mountain Ballads
A feature on NPR probes the roots of country music beginning with the Carter Family. You can click on the titles and actually listen to them sing their famous songs. Also provides great links to further information.