Front Porch Music published an article about my work and my book on their website on July 28, 2023. Enjoy the excerpt below and then visit their site to read the full article.
The world of country music is a vast landscape filled with passionate fans, talented artists, and hardworking industry professionals.
For Mary Rae Knapp, her love affair with country music spans an impressive five decades, and her journey from being a devoted fan to becoming a beloved part of the Canadian Country Music industry is beautifully chronicled in her book, Memoirs of The Godmother of Canadian Country Music: Johnny Reid Changed My Life.
Mary Rae’s story begins in grade six when she purchased her first compilation country album, featuring the timeless voice of Patsy Cline.
From there, the sounds of sixties pop and country became the soundtrack of her formative years, and she even managed to convert her pop-loving friend into a country music enthusiast by introducing her to the music of Charley Pride….
