This Is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards

About this book

A celebration of five decades of country music magic with all the stars and legendary entertainers who brought the beloved Academy of Country Music Awards to life pubbing in anticipation of the 50th anniversary show. From the first informal awards ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in 1966 to todays star-studded show on CBS generations of countrys biggest superstars have graced the Academy of Country Music Awards stage. Now for the first time ever the ACM is opening its archive to reveal candid never-before-seen photographs and memorabilia capturing some of the greatest moments in the history of country music. Rich with backstage and performance photographs compelling behind-the-scenes stories and firsthand accounts from country legends and contemporary artists This Is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the history trends and evolutions of the genre. With contributions by Reba McEntire Loretta Lynn George Strait Garth Brooks Alabamas Randy Owen Blake Shelton Luke Bryan Marty Stuart and many more this book is a trove of history and celebrity and a must-have for fans of country music.