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Gr 4–8—In 1927, the "big bang" of country music occurred in a hotel in Bristol, TN, when folk artists like Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family were recorded for the brand new Victrola record players. For 13-year-old Nate Owens, these recording sessions open up a new world of technology and music, both of which are forbidden by his preacher father's strict beliefs. As Nate struggles to understand his father and the mysteries of his family's past, he runs away from ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Thirteen-year-old Nate's preacher father hates music, but it captivates Nate, who becomes friends with the musical Carter family and other musicians...Log In or Sign Up to Read More