Bluegrass West [1]

Ralph Peer remembers Jimmie Rodgers [2] from an article written in 1953.

Country.com [3]

Information on the American Academy of Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame and an extensive country music history section.

History in Song [4]

An interesting web site that lists songs from a particular historical era that reflect he mood of the time. Some folk, old-time, country, and bluegrass is included. Includes a section on Doc Watson.

History of Country Music [5]

A comprehensive site from Roughstock.

The official Jimmie Rodgers web site from the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation. The foundation honors the father of country music and the profound impact he had with his simple but unique way with music through the preservation of the heritage of country music and sponsorship of special events throughout the year.

My-Country.com [7]

Information about African American contributions to Country Music. Includes excerpts from the book My Country, Too: The Other Black Music and links to a radio show hosted by the author, Pamela Foster.

New River Valley Notes [8]

An excellent collection of links to historical information about Southwest Virginia, upper East Tennessee, and Western North Carolina.

Peer Music [9]

Information about the company founded by Ralph Peer, who arranged the Bristol Sessions.

Ernie Ford.com [10]

Contains biographical information, a discography, video and audio clips, merchandise, and more for Bristol's own "Pea Picker."

Thanks for the Music [11]

Features articles on Country Music history, including Drums in Country Music, the Fiddle in Country Music, the Dobro in Country Music, the Guitar in Country Music, the Piano in Country Music, the Steel Guitar in Country Music, and an article on Doc Watson: Legend in Acoustic Music