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Cold War Country
Book • 2024
Joseph Thompson's 'Cold War Country' examines how the U.S.
military and the country music industry formed a powerful alliance during the Cold War era.
This collaboration boosted the popularity of country music while promoting a specific brand of American patriotism.
The book uncovers how government funding and military recruitment efforts intertwined with the commercial interests of Nashville's music scene.
It also highlights the role of key figures like Connie B. Gay and the impact of media such as the Armed Forces Radio Service.
The book analyzes how this relationship evolved through the Vietnam War and into the modern era.
military and the country music industry formed a powerful alliance during the Cold War era.
This collaboration boosted the popularity of country music while promoting a specific brand of American patriotism.
The book uncovers how government funding and military recruitment efforts intertwined with the commercial interests of Nashville's music scene.
It also highlights the role of key figures like Connie B. Gay and the impact of media such as the Armed Forces Radio Service.
The book analyzes how this relationship evolved through the Vietnam War and into the modern era.
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Joseph Thompson
How Country Music Became the Sound of U.S. Patriotism
