(2-CD set) Bob Wills was one of the creators of Western Swing, somewhere between Country Music, jazz and blues. His work is impressive, versatile, danceable and full of swing. This boxed set retraces the best years of his long career (1932-47). Includes a 24 page booklet with both French and English notes.

(2-CD set) USA 1947: the start of the cold war, launching of the Marshall Plan, creation of the CIA… Elvis Presley was 12, Carl Perkins 15. America was rocking and rolling to juke boxes and radios. With these Rock ‘n’ Roll albums you can tap your foot in time with American history. Includes a 48 page booklet with both French and English notes.

This recording features highlights from the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's tour of China, which included a performance at Beijing's Forbidden City concert hall. The recording was produced at the Central China Radio Studio and features collaborations with some of New Brunswick's top classical musicians including international concert pianist, Roger Lord, the Saint John String Quartet and the traditional fiddler Samantha Robichaud. Founded in 1965, the orchestra has approximately 80 members between ages 10 and 24 from across the province. The NBYO tours New Brunswick each year, and occasionally performs in other countries. The ensemble is funded by a Board of Directors as well as private, municipal, and provincial grants. The group is led here by conductor James Mark.

Le legendaire Chet Atkins fut bien plus que le guitariste emblematique de la country. Celebre virtuose au style fingerpicking unique, personnel, au son clair, subtil et irresistible il personnifia le mythe americain de la guitare. Monstre sacre surnomme Mr. Guitar il accompagna Elvis Presley et nombre d'autres; producteur influent, createur du son de Nashville, precurseur du surf rock, ce travailleur acharne a approche nombre de genres avec finesse et style : variete, blues, jazz, rock, musique gitane, classique et bien s�r country. La fameuse guitare electrique Gretsch Country Gentleman emprunta le nom d'une de ses morceaux et plusieurs modeles furent rebaptises Chet Atkins. Indispensable a tout amateur de guitare, la creme de ses eblouissants enregistrements en solo est reunie dans cette anthologie definitive de son age d'or concoctee et commentee par Bruno Blum. Patrick FReMEAUX The legendary Chet Atkins was much more than the emblematic country music guitar player. A guitar master and celebrity with a unique, subtle, sharp and clean sound, with a compelling fingerpicking style, he embodied the American guitar myth. A giant nicknamed Mister Guitar, he became a session man for Elvis Presley and hundreds more; an influential Producer who created the Nashville Sound and a precursor of surf rock, the hard-working Atkins involved himself in a number of genres with finesse and style: rock, pop, as well as blues, jazz, gypsy music, classical and, of course, country. The classic Gretsch Country Gentleman electric guitar was named after one of his tunes and several guitars were soon labeled the Chet Atkins models. Indispensable to any guitar lover, the cream of his dazzling solo recordings is packed into this definitive anthology of his golden age, concocted and annotated by Bruno Blum. Patrick FReMEAUX DISC 1 - 1946 -1952 : GUITAR BLUES - CANNED HEAT - STANDING ROOM ONLY - BUG DANCE - THE NASHVILLE JUMP - MY GUITAR IS MY SWEETHEART - I'm PICKING THE BLUES - BARNYARD SHUFFLE - DIZZY STRINGS - GALLOPING ON THE GUITAR - BARBER SHOP RAG - CENTIPEDE BOOGIE - MAIN STREET BREAKDOWN - BOOGIE MAN BOOGIE - INDIAN LOVE CALL - BIRTH OF THE BLUES - MOUNTAIN MELODY - HYBRID CORN - JITTERBUG WALTZ - ONE MAN BOOGIE - CRAZY RHYTHM - RAINBOW - IN THE MOOD - BLUE GYPSY - THE THIRD MAN THEME - SAINT LOUIS BLUES. DISC 2 - 1952-1956 : NOBODY'S SWEETHEART - LOVER, COME BACK TO ME! - BLACK MOUNTAIN RAG - IMAGINATION - PIG LEAF RAG - OH BY JINGO! - HELLO! MA BABY - COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - MEMPHIS BLUES - ALICE BLUE GOWN - TWELFTH STREET RAG - GEORGIA CAMP MEETING - DILL PICKLES RAG - BEAUTIFUL OHIO - FRANKIE AND JOHNNY - CARAVAN - MISTER SANDMAN - DANCE WITH ME HENRY - DARLING, JE VOUS AIME BEAUCOUP - TWEEDLE DEE - UNCHAINED MELODY - INTERMEZZO - TENDERLY - MINUTE WALTZ - MINUET - INDIAN LOVE CALL. DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE : BRUNO BLUM

(2-CD set) The blues has been, since its beginnings, played and sung by countless Southern hillbillies. This Hillbilly blues is not a mere copy of the black blues but an original “white” form of blues, Country Music’s Kind of blues! This Hillbilly blues’ anthologie showcases some of the best moments of a long-time neglected genre. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes.

First-ever multi-label, career-spanning box set for Dolly! 4 cds, over 100 songs includes her biggest hits, rarities, and duets from Monument, RCA Victor, and Columbia + seven previously unreleased songs. Introduction written by singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, and new liner notes written by noted Dolly Parton historian Holly George-Warren features never-before-seen photos and rare memorabilia! Dolly Parton has few peers, and no one in music will deny her powers as a singer, a storyteller and a pop star. From her first national hit in 1967, the ironically titled 'Dumb Blonde' (nobody with a lick of sense ever accused dolly of that!) and the legendary '70s duets with Porter Wagoner, from her first number one single ('Joshua') in 1970 to her 26th number one in 1991 ('Rockin' Years,' a duet with Ricky Shelton) and all train stops in between, dolly has it all. 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' from the fertile three-way collaboration with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, the amazing crossover pop smashes, including the heartfelt duet with Kenny Rogers 'Islands In The Stream,' as well as revered juke box staples '9 to 5' and 'Here You Come Again,' this 101 track/4 CD treasure trove covers all the bases. You may never have to leave home again, but if you do, be sure to take Dolly along for the ride.

Volume One. EU-only two CD set that chronicles the birth of Country Rock. In 1966, rock groups began turning away from the self-indulgence of early psychedelia to the timeless values embodied in country music, but they brought a counter-culture sensibility to it. It was a trend that began slowly in 1966, picked up steam in '67 when Bob Dylan released his groundbreaking John Wesley Harding album and the Band's first LP appeared, and became a phenomenon in 1968 when the Byrds released Sweetheart of the Rodeo, and Dillard & Clark's first album appeared. Heritage acts like the Everly Brothers and Rick Nelson came early to the party. And then, in 1969, the Flying Burrito Brothers' first LP appeared, Dylan released 'Nashville Skyline,' and the Band's epochal second LP appeared. Suddenly, Country Rock was a phrase on everyone's lips.

You want the best music at an affordable price, and this is the collection for you. On it are 70 years of the best country gospel ever recorded. The tracks are all digitally remastered and sounding better than ever. Plus you will get extensive liner notes and photos from Country Music Hall of Fame historians who detail each song and artist!

World Turning

LIVE AT THE MAC

If Asleep at the Wheel keeps the West swingin', these guys keep the campfire, close-harmony spirit of the Sons of the Pioneers alive with tunes like Ghost Riders in the Sky; Tumbling Tumbleweeds; La Cucaracha; Home on the Range, and more. 22 songs drawn from five early-'80s albums.

LIVING ON THE OTHER SIDE

FRIENDS FOR A LIFETIME

(2-CD set) 1949 - In the United States the decade closed with the sound of music which was often joyful and frantic. But despite the Blacks' Rhythm & Blues Top 40 as well as the Country and Western Top 40, the music which echoed out of the jukeboxes was often tinted with Rock'n'Roll. OMIT-3/4/08-Capitol

“The manner of Bill Evans is no volatile substance: it is ventilated, ethereal. It is not vapid, but exquisite. Not precious, but refined. Cerebral? No! Meditative. Evanescent? On the con trary: what is insinuated by it leaves a lasting imprint on our awareness.” Alain GERBER

(2-CD set) The history of World Music has enable Fremeaux to discover a most unlikely genre - "Country Quebec"! This 50 track set portrays all the typical aspects of country music, but the titles are sung in French. This fusion of the mythical herds led by cowboys and the patrimony of French-speaking lands adds to Quebec's strong identity. Features Willie Lamothe, Marcel Mantel, Paul Brunelle, Suzanne Gadbois, Jean Lalonde, Lionel Parent, Rene Brisson, Roger Turgeon, Hector Pellerin and others.

Festival Favorites Revisited

Blue Ridge Express

Indian Springs

After It'S Gone

COME ON BACK is a collection of songs introduced to Jimmie by his father as he was growing up in Lubbock, Texas. Most of the songs were written and/or made popular by classic country artists such as Johnny Cash, Earnest Tubb, Hank Snow, and Ray Price. But Jimmie makes each song his own with the same soulful, timeless delivery which has made him an American treasure since his early days with the Flatlanders.

LEAVIN TOWN is the debut album from Flamekeeper the new band founded by five-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland and featuring John Mark Batchelor on banjo, mandolin player Jesse Brock (Lynn Morris Band), guitarist and vocalist Todd Rake straw (Union Station, Timberline Drive), and bassist and vocalist Marshall Wilborn (Lynn Morris Band, Johnson Mountain Boys, Longview). The jaw-dropping intensity of Flamekeepers live performances have already made them a favorite on the bluegrass circuit, and Leaving Town is filled with hard driving instrumental and vocal music that fans the sparks struck by bluegrass's first generation into a bold new flame.

FOOTPRINTS: A IIIRD

CROWD FAVORITES is a collection of the most- requested songs from Claire Lynch's impressively rich repertoire. Features 4 new recordings, plus 10 classics from her Rounder Catalog form an ideal introduction to one of acoustic's most innovative artists.

Public Cowboy #1: A Centennial Salute To The Music Of Gene A