Country Music People
Country Music People is a UK-based monthly printed magazine focusing on country music. Originally named Opry - The Journal of Country Music, it was founded by Gordon Smith and Larry Adams in July 1968 and changed its name to Country Music People in February 1970.
The first issue of Country Music People was released in February 1970 and featured Johnny Cash on the cover and has been published every month since. It is known for its honest reviews and depth of country music knowledge. In addition to its print version, it has published the magazine digitally since May 2016. The first digital magazine featured Merle Haggard on the cover.[1]
Country Music People is a two-time winner of the Country Music Association’s prestigious Wesley Rose (Foreign Media Achievement) Award.[2][3][4]
| Country Music People | |
|---|---|
| Editor | Duncan Warwick |
| Categories | Country Music |
| Publisher | Kickin' Cuts |
| Founder | Gordon Smith
Larry Adams |
| First issue (Opry) | July 1968 |
| First issue (Country Music People) | February 1970 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | cmpcountry.com |
| ISSN | 0591-2237 |
History
1968 - 1970: Founding and early history
Beginning in July 1968 as a partnership between Gordon Smith and Larry Adams, Opry magazine's first editor was Bryan Chalker. BBC Radio 2 "Country Club" presenter and television continuity announcer David Allan[5] started writing a monthly column for Opry when they published their first edition and he is still contributing his monthly column, The David Allan Page, for Country Music People today. Bob Powel joined the team as a feature writer, commencing in issue number five (November 1968).
1970 - 1976: Name change and new editor
After 18 months, due to printing, distribution and finance difficulties, Opry folded and Larry Adams' solution was to hand ownership over to Reg Field and start again under the newly named Country Music People. Bob Powel became editor in January 1971.
1977 - 1983: Tony Byworth takes over
In January 1977 Tony Byworth took over as editor. The launch of the Critics' Choice, the annual roundup of contributors' favourites, was started in January 1978 and continues to this day.
1983 - 1987: The return of Bob Powel
Bob Powel began his second term as editor.
1987 - 2008: Craig Baguley at the helm
It was announced in July 1987 that Country Music People had been sold to Craig Baguley and Jon Philibert. The takeover also saw a new look for the magazine.
2009 - present
Current editor and owner, Duncan Warwick, began editorship in January 2009.[6]
Awards
Editors Craig Baguley and Duncan Warwick have both been awarded the Country Music Association's prestigious 'Wesley Rose (Foreign Media Achievement) Award' for their contributions to country music through the magazine.
References
- ↑ "Country Music People May 2016". Joomag. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "CMA Honors Warwick With Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award". MusicRow.com. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "CMA International Awards Go to Country Music People Magazine and Pat Geary". CelebrityAccess. 2004-01-14. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ "International Awards - CMA World - CMA Country Music Association". CMA World. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ↑ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1978-03-25). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Search this book on
- ↑ "A country music fan on the TV show Nashville". the Guardian. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
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