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Country Music - A
History.
The history
of country music -- a genre that was made famous by renowned artists
such as Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire -- goes way back during the early
20's. Originally a type of folk music, country music evolved into a
"honky-tonky" kind of music heard from various pubs that allowed its
audiences to satisfy their alcoholic urges while listening to various
country singers such as Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb. Aside from these
two pioneers, another talented artist catapulted country music into the
spotlight and contributed to its development -- Al Dexter. These three
artists are just some of the many singers who have made country music a
popular genre among its fans.
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Another kind of country music that was also made popular was the
"Western Country Music." Originating from Texas and Oklahoma, songs of
this genre often talked about the life of a lonesome cowboy whose
romantic and heroic persona is often set against the Louisiana bayous
and Tennessee hills. Western country music was also made distinct by its
beautiful and haunting flute notes, often symbolizing the loneliness and
troubles of a western life. This kind of music attracted plenty of fans
during the 30's and 40's, with Roy Rogers and Gene Autry as some of this
genre's beloved icons.
During the 50's, country music evolved once more with the sounds of
Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley invading the charts and radio waves.
Country music is also synonymous to Nashville since this is where almost
all kinds of country music were produced. Currently, country music
continues to invade the charts and hearts of millions worldwide, making
it a stable genre in the music industry.
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