Lee David Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. A former promotions representative for ABC and Capitol Records and director of communications for various CBS-affiliated television stations, he lives in Maryville, Tennessee.

50 years of American music appreciation brought music journalist Lee Zimmerman to where he is today: a fan of Americana. In his book Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries and Pioneers of an Honest Sound, Zimmerman paints a portrait of Americana as the last honest form of pop music. Its proponents may come from blues, honky tonk, rock ’n’ roll, or pop. From diverse origins, their quest for authenticity led them to Americana. As well as offering many of his own insights, Zimmernan turns to pioneers of the genre—Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Poco, Delbert McClinton—alongside some of the genre's younger proponents—the Avett Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Derek Trucks, Reverend Peyton—to explore the quest for music that’s both real and timeless."" - Cary Baker, Conqueroo""In his primer on Americana music, Zimmerman gives voice to a range of important artists who shape and influence the art form and helps the reader understand the challenges of identifying and labeling the genre."" - Tamara Saviano, author of Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark

Lee David Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. A former promotions representative for ABC and Capitol Records and director of communications for various CBS-affiliated television stations, he lives in Maryville, Tennessee.

50 years of American music appreciation brought music journalist Lee Zimmerman to where he is today: a fan of Americana. In his book Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries and Pioneers of an Honest Sound, Zimmerman paints a portrait of Americana as the last honest form of pop music. Its proponents may come from blues, honky tonk, rock ’n’ roll, or pop. From diverse origins, their quest for authenticity led them to Americana. As well as offering many of his own insights, Zimmernan turns to pioneers of the genre—Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Poco, Delbert McClinton—alongside some of the genre's younger proponents—the Avett Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Derek Trucks, Reverend Peyton—to explore the quest for music that’s both real and timeless."" - Cary Baker, Conqueroo""In his primer on Americana music, Zimmerman gives voice to a range of important artists who shape and influence the art form and helps the reader understand the challenges of identifying and labeling the genre."" - Tamara Saviano, author of Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark

Lee David Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. A former promotions representative for ABC and Capitol Records and director of communications for various CBS-affiliated television stations, he lives in Maryville, Tennessee.

50 years of American music appreciation brought music journalist Lee Zimmerman to where he is today: a fan of Americana. In his book Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries and Pioneers of an Honest Sound, Zimmerman paints a portrait of Americana as the last honest form of pop music. Its proponents may come from blues, honky tonk, rock ’n’ roll, or pop. From diverse origins, their quest for authenticity led them to Americana. As well as offering many of his own insights, Zimmernan turns to pioneers of the genre—Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Poco, Delbert McClinton—alongside some of the genre's younger proponents—the Avett Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Derek Trucks, Reverend Peyton—to explore the quest for music that’s both real and timeless."" - Cary Baker, Conqueroo""In his primer on Americana music, Zimmerman gives voice to a range of important artists who shape and influence the art form and helps the reader understand the challenges of identifying and labeling the genre."" - Tamara Saviano, author of Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark