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Light reading for music lovers of all ages

August means vacation (or staycation). These three books can help us unwind and understand the Grand Ole Opry and MTV, and how music is intertwined with American history.

By Joshua Z. Rokach August 27, 2026 3 min read
Light reading for music lovers of all ages

August means vacation (or staycation). These three books can help us unwind and understand the Grand Ole Opry and MTV, and how music is intertwined with American history.

100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans and the Home of Country Music, by Craig Shelburne, Harry N. Abrams 2025, 352 pages

Nashville, Tennessee, resident Craig Shelburne’s first book…

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