Is there such a thing as country music anymore?

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I stopped listening to the country station. It seemed to go to a modern-day country rap style of music. Is the true country-western gone doomed to only replay on an oldy western station? I have gone to Serus to be able to listen to Willie and Johnny. The good ole’ boys seem to be placed into the second-hand store and the great story tellers have just faded away.

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Yes…just not mainstream. Give a listen to Cody Jinks, Whiskey Meyers, Red Clay Strays and for a more contemporary style Cody Johnson

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This is why I maintain my record and cd collection. I’ve got albums from the 40s, 50s, 60s,70s, from Glenn Miller to Jimi Hendrix. From Hank Williams to Reba McIntyre

Your right tho, today’s country sounds like country rap (crap).

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It’s all Country Hip Hop. Rap with a country guitar in the back ground.

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So you are able to listen to country music without getting the sudden urge to run out and molest barnyard animals?
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Very limited country performers any more true country that is why like you I have XM radio

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Allen Jackson is one of my all-time favorites, amongst many others.

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Yes, there is still country music. But, just like rock music has developed in different ways over the years, Country has done the same. I think the thing that makes country music today is more attributed to the story telling in the songs then the instrumentation of the music.

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Sorry to disagree they don’t tell stories today. The story telling was from the 40’s till the late 90’s now very little story telling. Tom T Hall, Willie, Hank Sr and Hank Jr, Reba, Alan Jackson and meny others told stories not today.

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Country music has a history that is deeply rooted in traditional white Southern working-class values, patriotism, conservative politics, and lyrics that tell the unblinking truth about life.

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Major Country Music Styles

  1. Traditional Country: Often referred to as classic country or honky-tonk, this style is rooted in the early 20th century and features simple melodies, storytelling lyrics, and instruments like the guitar, banjo, and fiddle. Notable artists include Hank Williams and the Carter Family.

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  2. Bluegrass: Originating from Appalachian folk music, bluegrass is characterized by its fast tempos, virtuosic instrumental breaks, and high-pitched harmonies. Bill Monroe is a key figure in this genre, which often features instruments like the mandolin, banjo, and fiddle.

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  3. Bakersfield Sound: Emerging in the 1950s in California, this subgenre incorporates electric instruments and a strong backbeat, blending country with rock influences. It played a significant role in the evolution of honky-tonk music.

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  4. Outlaw Country: This style arose in the 1970s as a reaction against the polished Nashville sound. It features a raw, rebellious attitude and often includes elements of rock and folk. Key artists include Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.

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  5. Country Pop: Blending country music with pop elements, this style became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Artists like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift have successfully crossed over into mainstream pop while maintaining their country roots.

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  6. Alt-Country: Also known as alternative country, this genre combines traditional country sounds with influences from rock, punk, and folk. It often features more experimental and diverse lyrical themes. Artists like Uncle Tupelo and Wilco are notable in this genre.

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  7. Americana: This genre encompasses a mix of country, folk, blues, and rock influences, often focusing on storytelling and cultural themes. It has gained popularity in recent years, with artists like Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile leading the way.

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  8. Country Rock: This style merges country music with rock elements, characterized by electric guitars and a strong backbeat. The Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd are prominent examples of this genre.

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Don’t know. City boy here, but I did make my own country and western play list, free You Tube version, for when I’m in that mood.

Cool thing is one gets to select the songs as opposed to the radio station management whom I guess try to follow advertisers and ratings / specific listeners to the ads targeted. Following the money.

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Current country artist Creed Fisher song “damn sure ain’t mearle” explains exactly this. also Aaron Lewis needs mention.

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