COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER Arrives in the UK and Australia on July 16, with a U.S. and Canada Release Set for September 15, 2026. Respected country music journalist Lauren Jo Black officially releases her first-ever book, COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER, on Thursday, July 16, in the United Kingdom and Australia through Greenfinch. The beautifully illustrated hardcover will also be released in the United States and Canada on September 15, 2026. A vibrant tribute to the artists, songs, traditions, and moments that have shaped country music for generations, COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER invites readers to explore the genre through more than 100 engaging A-to-Z entries. Drawing from nearly two decades covering country music, Black brings her firsthand industry experience and deep knowledge of the genre to COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER. Part history book, part celebration, and part backstage pass, the book takes readers from the humble beginnings of country music’s biggest stars to the iconic places where history was made, exploring legendary venues, historic landmarks, famous tour buses, treasured instruments, and the unforgettable moments that have shaped the genre for generations. Along the way, it celebrates Nashville, known worldwide as Music City, and the traditions that continue to make country music one of the world’s most beloved art forms. Lauren Black Comments: ”Country music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was 5 years old when I first fell in love with this genre, and I spent my childhood dreaming of interviewing artists and telling their stories,” Black shares. “To now have the opportunity to share Country Music Forever with readers feels like a full-circle moment. While writing this book, I found myself falling in love with country music all over again, and my hope is that readers walk away feeling the same passion and appreciation for the artists, songs, and stories that make this genre so special.” The book has already earned praise from country music icon Randy Travis, who writes: “Country music is the heartbeat of American music, and its soul comprises a long, complex, and storied history. COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER does a great job of giving readers a glimpse of that story in an easily digestible and fun way. I’m honored to be included, and thrilled that this exists to bring new fans into our community, and deepen longtime fans’ relationship to our artform.” Published by Greenfinch, COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories will be available on Thursday, July 16 throughout the United Kingdom and Australia, with its United States and Canada release scheduled for September 15, 2026.
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