How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A.

An excellent history of the country-music business, told by those who know . . . . Insider Kosser uses a medley of first-person recollections to explain how a subculture of Tennessee's capital turned it into the world's country-music capital. It's all recalled, often with sly country wit . . . . It was never about the deals, they remind us: It was always about the music, hoss, the music.--Kirkus Review At first it was New York and L.A., and in the South, among others, there was The Louisiana Hayride, The Ozark Jubilee, the WSB Barn Dance in Atlanta, and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. But Nashville had the recording studios and the magic and became Music City, U.S.A. This book tells who the people were who made the magic happen. Congratulations, Mike--you've nailed it!--Ray Stevens, recording artist/songwriter (Everything is Beautiful, The Streak) I love this book! For the people who weren't around in the beginning, it gives you insight into how the original deals were born that made Nashville what it is. Michael Kosser is a part of Music Row and knows what he's talking about. Wonderful!--Brenda Lee It's as if Michael was looking over our shoulder from day one on Music Row, watching us crawl, then walk, then run. Michael Kosser captures the heartbeat of the real Nashville music scene, then and now. What a book!--Harold Bradley, co-founder of Music Row Michael Kosser's book is the most complete documentation that's yet been written on the incredible impact that Music Row has made on American pop and country music.--Mike Curb, chairman of Curb Records