Country Music Humorists and Comedians

by Loyal Jones

Q: Is he afraid of work?

A: No, he can lie down beside it and go to sleep.

This volume is an encyclopedia of the many country music performers who made comedy a central part of their careers. Loyal Jones offers an informative biographical sketch of each performer and many entries include a sample of the artist's humor, a recording history, and amusing anecdotal tidbits. Starting with vaudeville and radio barn dance figures...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252033698
• ISBN13: 9780252033698
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.1" x 10.0"