Queens of Country

Take a stroll through the history and evolution of country music, as told by some of its greatest female stars. Queens of Country features ten musical icons, including Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Linda Martell and Kacey Musgraves, and reveals how each of them put their stamp on the genre.Complete with discographies of each artist and profiles of their most notable songs, the book celebrates the lives and legacies of the women who have shaped country music across the decades – through powerful vocals, evocative storytelling and sheer tenacity.Featured artists:Patsy Cline / Loretta Lynn / Tammy Wynette / Dolly Parton / Linda Martell / Emmylou Harris / Reba McEntire / Shania Twain / The Chicks / Kacey MusgravesThe Queens of... seriesPacked with iconic images, cultural history and playlists, the Queens of... series is a celebration of influential music genres and the female pioneers that defined them.