Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.

There's no better way to learn something than to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. A handout on oral history, part of a larger series on specific writing assignments, explains how to conduct interviews and use the information...

Explore the roots of country music through a timeline of Parton's life and a timeline of country music. Excellent information on Appalachian and Bluegrass music is also provided.

Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, Patsy Cline was "the most popular female country singer in recording history". Even though she died early at age thirty, she had a #1 jutebox hit in the song "Crazy". Click on the...

This is Entertainment Magazine Online's page for country music resources. It features sections on reviews, archives, awards, and greatest hits.

Read a simple history of southern music from the 1900s to 1990, complete with in-text links to information on popular musicians and events related to country music. Included are dates for upcoming country music events, as well as a small...

Country Music Television's site contains the latest news from the country music world, biographies of major country music stars, music and video clips, tour dates, and other special site features.

If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.

Learn fascinating facts about the "Singing Cowboy", Gene Autry. This site provides biography information, photos, lyrics, discography, awards, and news concerning the life and accomplishments of Gene Autry.

A biography of country music artist Johnny Cash. Having grown up during the Depression, he had a keen sensitivity to people who struggled in their lives, and the songs he wrote about them endeared him to his listeners. Includes a...

Discographies, photos, biography, current concert news and a Question & Answer section highlights the official Internet home of Tommy Hunter, Canada's Country Gentleman. Tommy Hunter was a Canadian Country Music recording artist...

A biography of Dolly Parton in a timeline format. Also includes many links to photos and other information about this country music artist.

A biography of famed country music singer Charley Pride, one of few African Americans in the industry to both perform at and be inducted to the Grand Ole Opry.

Learn about and listen to jazz, blues, folk, and country musician Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong and his roots in America's musical past. "Sweet Old Song" tells the story of the music and art partnership between Armstrong and his...

This is the official resource of Deana Carter, country singer-songwriter. Includes bio, discography, and more.

Basic country site featuring weekly updated news, features, interviews. Topical information but doesn't go into depth at all.

Provides excellent biographical details on country music legend, Johnny Cash, a 1992 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.

This is an interesting resource site for country music and lyrics. Geared especially for singers, and musicians.

Explore this interactive map to find where classical music's composers were born.

More than a country legend, the late Johnny Cash is a household name. Take a look into his long musical career that spanned nearly five decades.

A biography of Vince Gill, a country musician who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

Fine comprehensive intro to folk music of English-speaking countries. Lyrics, background and midi files make this a useful site.

This site, from the University of California Press, offers a description of Gerald Haslam's book about country music in California called "Workin' Man Blues." The site also offers a bit of information about Haslam's life and other works.

ArtistDirect offers an overview of the singing career of country music superstar Reba McEntire can be found at this website.