Oxford American's 12th Annnual Southern Music Issue

This is no doubt a biased opinion, seeing as though my writing does appear here, but the Oxford American's Southern Music Issue is hands-down the best annual publication your magazine-buying money can buy. This year's focus is the great state of Alabama. Contributing writers include Greil Marcus, Amanda Petrusich, Franklin Bruno, Hayden Childs, Alex V. Cook, Kim Cooper, and many more. Online-only contributor Q&As can be found here. The issue can be found in your local bookstore, or order online here.