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The history of country music is complex, and the genre draws from influences from both African and European musical traditions. [221] Despite this multicultural origin, country music is today largely associated with white Americans. This has been attributed to the efforts to segregate the music industry by record labels, beginning in the 1920s ...
The film is a comprehensive journey through the history of American country music as told by the performing legends of the past and the performing stars of today. Included are record producers, songwriters, record executives, fans, country radio DJ's, and others who laid the foundations of country music and those who stand at its apex today.
DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) [4] was an American old-time musician and songwriter considered to be the first African American country music star. He started his career in the 1920s and was one of the first performers to be introduced on Nashville radio station WSM's Grand Ole Opry, [5] and becoming, alongside Uncle Dave Macon, one of the program's most famous performers.
C.I.A. (band) Cali Agents; Cali Swag District; The Capris (Philadelphia group) Cash Money Millionaires; Cats and the Fiddle; The Chantels; The Charts (American group) The Chi-Lites; Chic (band) Children of the Corn (group) The Chords (American band) The Clark Sisters; Classic Example; The Cleftones; The Coasters; Coming of Age (group ...
Stoney Edwards was an American country singer. He was one of the first African-American singers to have a significant presence in country music.He is best known for the song, "She's My Rock," a Top 20 country hit that was later a hit song for Brenda Lee and then for George Jones.
Pages in category "African-American country musicians" The following 54 pages are in this category, out of 54 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In 2013, no African-American musician had a Billboard Hot 100 number one, the first year in which there was not a number-one record by an African-American in the chart's 55-year history. [80] J. Cole , Beyonce , Jay Z , and half-Canadian Drake , were all top-selling music artists this year, but none made it to the Billboard Hot 100 's number ...
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