The Evolution of Nashville

Hi all. We all know that Nashville (USA) has grown into one of the most musical cities in the world. Now, regardless of what genre of music you're into, I'd say it's vital to know the the legacy of this city. Not only because of the songwriters and artists - but also because of the infrastructure of the music industry.

A new book by Michael Kosser reveals all of the above in great depth. There doesn't seem to be a 'release date' yet, but here's a quick review.

Check it out...

New book details emergence, evolution of songwriting in Nashville


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Here's an peek...

"Rather than simply a straight history text or another volume heavy on gossip and obsessed with recounting myths and wild adventures, Kosser’s book covers events and examines issues frequently overlooked in Nashville music works. He spotlights record label executives, discusses the importance of promotional staffs, explains the significance of publishing companies and focuses on much more than simply the people in front of the microphones.

At the same time, he doesn’t ignore major musical events that happened in Nashville, from the arrival of Bob Dylan to the phenomenon of Garth Brooks. The final sections look at more recent issues involving country and pop locally, among them the rise of independent labels and the image and direction of the country sound in the 21st century."

Special thanks to nashvillecitynewspaper.com

http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?section_id=12&screen=news&news_id=50624