Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1078567 in Books
• Published on: 1995-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 350 pages

About the Author
Alton Delmore and his brother Rabon performed as the Delmore Brothers from 1926 to 1952. Charles K. Wolfe is a professor of English at Middle Tennessee State University and the author of more than a dozen books on American popular music, including a history of the early Grand Ole Opry.

Customer Reviews

the best book ever about pre-war hillbilly music
If you've ever wondered what it was like trying to become a country music star in the days before world war II, this is the book to read. Alton weaves quite a tale...on the road with Roy Acuff, Deford Bailey & a whole host of other performers from the early days of recorded hill country music. According to Alton, the Grand Ole Opry weren't so grand. I only wish Mr. Delmore lived long enough to give us a volume 2