Bill C. Malone is professor of history emeritus at Tulane University. Widely regarded as the dean of country music, he is author of Country Music, U.S.A. and Don't Get above Your Raisin': Country Music and the Southern Working Class. His books with UNC Press include Music from the True Vine: Mike Seeger's Life and Musical Journey and The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Vol. 12: Music.
