Truth Is Stranger Than Publicity

By Delmore and Alton Delmore

Book Overview

A rare and revealing first-person account of the early country music industry from the perspective of a renowned songwriter and performer. First published in 1977, Truth Is Stranger Than Publicity brings to life the world of the early Grand Ole Opry and the struggles of country music's first generation of professional musicians. Alton Delmore's candor and the depth of detail in his narrative make Truth Is Stranger Than Publicity more than just a resource for historians; the book is also an engrossing tale of struggle and perseverance. Distributed for the Country Music Foundation Press

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915608154
• ISBN13: 9780915608157
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Country Music Foundation
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"