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'''Country music''' is a [[genre]] of music which originated in the rural Southern and Western [[United States]]. It is typified by the heavy use of [[guitar]]s, [[steel guitar]]s, and [[fiddle]]s, and, like its root style [[blues]], an accented 2nd and 4th beat in the drums.
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'''Country music''' is a [[genre]] of music which originated in the rural Southern and Western [[United States]]. It is typified by the heavy use of [[guitar]]s, [[steel guitar]]s, and [[fiddle]]s, and, like its root style [[blues]], an accented 2nd and 4th beat in the drums. Since the mid-60's, [[Nahville, Tennessee]] has been the dominant city involved in this form of music and is even nick-named Music City. However, other cities such as [[Branson, Missouri]], [[Muscle Shoals, Alabama]], [[Austin, Texas]], and [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]] have also played important roles in its [[progression]].
    
==History==
 
==History==
 
Modern country music (in the later half of the 20th century and beyond) evolved from "hillbilly music," or [[bluegrass]] (which itself has roots in the folk music of the [[Appalachia]]n hills), as well as early blues from the [[deep south]]. Much of that form of music can be attributed to to the [[Scots-Irish]] immigrants to that region who brought much of their music and culture with them. [[Gospel]] music has also had a direct impact as well.
 
Modern country music (in the later half of the 20th century and beyond) evolved from "hillbilly music," or [[bluegrass]] (which itself has roots in the folk music of the [[Appalachia]]n hills), as well as early blues from the [[deep south]]. Much of that form of music can be attributed to to the [[Scots-Irish]] immigrants to that region who brought much of their music and culture with them. [[Gospel]] music has also had a direct impact as well.
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In 1922 [[A.C 'Eck' Anderson]] recorded [[Sallie Gooden]]. This song is widely accepted to be the first country song. In 1976, The [[compilation album]], [[Wanted! The Outlaws]] was released. The album featured [[Willie Nelson]], [[Waylon Jennings]], [[Jessie Colter]], and [[Tompall Glaser]]. The release was the first [[country album]] ever to sell one million copies which earned it a [[platinum]] record.
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==Lyrical Themes==
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Many Country songs have to do with [[love]]. More often than not these [[love songs]] are about getting over and moving on when a good thing has been lost. However, there are quite a few that deal with being in love and the happiness it brings to ones life. [[God]] and the [[Christian religion]] are frequevtly found in this music. [[Alcohol]], whether the joys of or the downfall involved, is also widely heard in [[Country Music]]. Patriotism, along with the support of the military and its veterans, can also be found in every generation of this style. Of all the forms of popular American music, Country is the most active in supporting and promoting the love and defense of America and its values. Other themes include but are not limited to [[hunting]], [[fishing]], [[farming]], [[rural]] lifestyles, [[family]], and the struggles of the [[common man]].
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==Artists==
 
==Artists==
 
Some famous country musicians include:
 
Some famous country musicians include:
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*[[Roy Acuff]]
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*[[John Anderson]]
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*[[Trace Adkins]]
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*[[Jason Aldean]]
 
*[[Eddy Arnold]]
 
*[[Eddy Arnold]]
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*[[Chet Atkins]]
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*[[Moe Bandy]]
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*[[Clint Black]]
 
*[[Garth Brooks]]
 
*[[Garth Brooks]]
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*[[Tracy Byrd]]
 
*[[Johnny Cash]]
 
*[[Johnny Cash]]
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*[[Glen Campbell]]
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*[[Deana Carter]]
 
*[[Kenny Chesney]]
 
*[[Kenny Chesney]]
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*[[Mark Chesnut]]
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*[[Patsy Cline]]
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*[[David Allan Coe]]
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*[[Jessie Colter]]
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*[[Billy Ray Cyrus]]
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*[[Jimmy Dean]]
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*[[Steve Earle]]
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*[[Red Foley]]
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*[[Kevin Fowler]]
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*[[Janie Frickie]]
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*[[Lefty Frizzell]]
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*[[Brantley Gilbert]]
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*[[Vince Gill]]
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*[[Mickey Gilley]]
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*[[Tompall Glaser]]
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*[[Pat Green]]
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*[[Lee Greenwood]]
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*[[Merle Haggard]]
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*[[Faith Hill]]
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*[[Alan Jackson]]
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*[[Shooter Jennings]]
 
*[[Waylon Jennings]]
 
*[[Waylon Jennings]]
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*[[George Jones]]
 
*[[Toby Keith]]
 
*[[Toby Keith]]
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*[[Miranda Lambert]]
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*[[Loretta Lynn]]
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*[[Barbara Mandrell]]
 
*[[Tim McGraw]]
 
*[[Tim McGraw]]
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*[[Reba McEntire]]
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*[[Lorrie Morgan]]
 
*[[Willie Nelson]]
 
*[[Willie Nelson]]
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*[[Carrie Underwood]]
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*[[Buck Owens]]
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*[[Keith Urban]]  
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*[[Brad Paisley]]
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*[[Dolly Parton]]
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*[[Charlie Pride]]
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*[[Jerry Reed]]
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*[[LeAnn Rimes]]
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*[[Marty Robbins]]
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*[[Johnny Rodriguez]]
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*[[Dan Seals]]
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*[[Troy Seals]]
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*[[Billy Joe Shaver]]
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*[[Blake Shelton]]
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*[[Ricky Van Shelton]]  
 
*[[George Strait]]
 
*[[George Strait]]
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*[[Doug Stone]]
 
*[[Taylor Swift]]
 
*[[Taylor Swift]]
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*[[Mel Tillis]]
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*[[Pam Tillis]]
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*[[Randy Travis]]
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*[[Travis Tritt]]
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*[[Ernest Tubb]]
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*[[Tanya Tucker]]
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*[[Shania Twain]]
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*[[Conway Twitty]]
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*[[Carrie Underwood]]
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*[[Keith Urban]]
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*[[Kitty Wells]]
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*[[Keith Whitley]]
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*[[Don Williams]]
 
*[[Hank Williams]]
 
*[[Hank Williams]]
 
*[[Hank Williams, Jr]]
 
*[[Hank Williams, Jr]]
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*[[Hank Williams III]]
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*[[Holly Williams]]
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*[[Bob Wills]]
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*[[Gretchen Wilson]]
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*[[Lee Ann Womack]]
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*[[Tammy Wynnette]]
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*[[Trisha Yearwood]]
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==Bands==
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Although Country is mainly a solo artist dominated field, there are quite a few bands that have enjoyed success. Some of these include:
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*[[Alabama]]
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*[[Asleep at the Wheel]]
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*[[The Band Perry]]
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*[[The Bellamy Brothers]]
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*[[Big & Rich]]
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*[[Brooks and Dunn]]
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*[[The Charlie Daniels Band]]
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*[[Confederate Railroad]]
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*[[Cross Canadian Ragweed]]
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*[[Diamond Rio]]
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*[[Dixie Chicks]]
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*[[Eli Young Band]]
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*[[The Everly Brothers]]
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*[[The Forster Sisters]]
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*[[The Gatlin Brothers]]
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*[[The Great Divide]]
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*[[Highway 101]]
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*[[The Judds]]
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*[[The Kentucky Headhunters]]
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*[[Lady Antebellum]]
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*[[Little Big Town]]
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*[[Little Texas]]
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*[[Lonestar]]
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*[[Montgomery Gentry]]
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*[[Nitty Gritty Dirt Band]]
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*[[Oak Ridge Boys]]
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*[[Pirates of the Mississippi]]
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*[[Pistol Annies]]
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*[[Rascal Flatts]]
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*[[Restless Heart]]
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*[[Randy Rogers Band]]
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*[[Sawyer Brown]]
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*[[SHeDAISEY]]
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*[[Statler Brothers]]
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*[[Sugarland]]
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*[[The Tractors]]
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*[[Zac Brown Band]]
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Several organizations present awards to outstanding country performers including the [[Academy of Country Music]].
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Several organizations present awards to outstanding country performers including the [[Academy of Country Music]] and [[American Country Music Awards]].
    
[[Category:musical Genres]]
 
[[Category:musical Genres]]
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