| − | Country and Western originated in the [[Southern United States]] and remains most popular there today. It is a mix of [[Blues]] and [[folk music]]. Some of the most famous country musicians include [[Hank Williams]], [[Johnny Cash]], [[Bonnie Langford]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Blixa Bargeld]] and [[Jimmy Rogers]]. Modern country artists today include The [[Dixie Chicks]], [[Brad Paisley]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]]. Many [[rock and roll]] musicians overlap into country and western too. | + | Country and Western originated in the [[Southern United States]] and remains most popular there today. It is a mix of [[Blues]] and [[folk music]]. Some of the most famous country musicians include [[Hank Williams]], [[Johnny Cash]], [[Bonnie Langford]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Blixa Bargeld]] and [[Jimmy Rogers]]. Modern country artists today include [[Aaron Lewis]], [[Brad Paisley]], [[Kris Kristofferson]] and the [[Dixie Chicks]]. Many [[rock and roll]] musicians overlap into country and western too. |