Issue 05 - Country Music Month Edition

October is Country Music Month. This month’s featured albums are Color Me Country by Linda Martell (1970) and My Crazy Life by Brittney Spencer (2024). This edition includes:

• Monthly Letter
• Overview of the Birth of Country
• Unsung Heroes: DeFord Bailey & Linda Martell
• Introduction to Country Music: 13 Genre‑Defying Songs
• Curated YouTube Playlist featuring live performances, traditional country, and contemporary country music
• Book Recommendations
• Lyrics Activity
• Write Your Own Country Verse
• What’s on the Ballot?
• The B‑Side Library Archive

Size dimensions of this zine:

• 5.5 x 8.5 inches
• 16 pages
• Published October 2026