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Country Song Roundup, No. 8

Object Details

Description (Brief)

This magazine, Country Song Roundup, No. 8 was published by American Folk Publications, Inc. in Derby, Connecticut, in 1950. The paper cover with yellow, orange, pink, green, and black ink features an image of American country music singer and songwriter Little Jimmy Dickens. The inside pages are made of white paper with black ink text and images.

Country Song Roundup was published by the Charlton Publishing Corporation or American Folk Publications, in Derby, Connecticut. The first issue was released in July 1949 and the magazine ended its run in 2000. The magazine featured lyrics to top hillbilly, folk, and country and western songs of the day. Each issue included words to 50 – 60 songs. There were also columns written by well-known artists such as Bobby Gregory, Pee wee King, Jimmie Osborne, Earl Heywood as well as columns about the country music recording industry, country radio stations, and country music presence in film and television.

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted (sitter)
Dickens, Little Jimmy
publisher
American Folk Publications, Inc.
publication date
1950
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 3/4 in x 9 in; 29.845 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name
magazine
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