RECORDS
Various Artists: The Bristol Sessions
1987
In the summer of 1927, talent scout Ralph Peer set up portable recording equipment in the mountain town of Bristol on the Tennessee-Virginia border. When his two-week marathon recording session was over he had discovered the likes of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family and had produced 76 landmark recordings, which would pave the way for the commercialization of modern country music. Included here are 35 sides from these historic sessions, which showcase the diversity of early country music including gospel, blues, ballads, and mountain fiddle tunes. When tracing the roots of country music, old-timers, historians, and young fans will all note that the Bristol Sessions is a great place to start.
Awards
1987 Grammy Award nomination, Best Historical Album
1987 Grammy Award nomination, Best Album Notes
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