Country music is making waves in the UK. Digital streaming numbers have seen almost 50% growth over the last three years – making it the fastest-growing genre here. DJ Baylen Leonard attributes this success to country’s authenticity. US country stars Kip Moore and Morgan Wade sell out London venues months ahead, while homegrown talent such […]
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Country music’s roots lie in rural white working-class values, patriotism and conservatism – yet has long been perceived as being exclusive of outsiders. In the ’70s, country music’s insularity was broken by artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings who donned leisure suits while growing out their hair. The 1920s Country music’s origins lie in
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As the 1970s unfolded, country music evolved further away from its traditional roots. Texas artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson adopted an outlaw aesthetic influenced by Gram Parsons. Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn show their chemistry as well as the world-weary charm that would cement them as country duet icons. This song showcases this
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Silverados Country Dance Hall boasts an inviting community. Offering line dancing lessons on both Friday and Saturday nights of its opening hours as well as partner dancing classes, Silverados provides plenty of dancing fun. Nashville, known as Music City, is the epicenter for country musicians looking to launch their careers. Additionally, it boasts a vibrant
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What comes to mind when thinking of country music stars? Cowboy hats, pickup trucks and Garth Brooks come to mind immediately. Jimmie Rodgers was one of the earliest stars of country music. His songs combined old-time, folk and blues styles with railroad work chants as well as mastery of vocal technique known as yodeling. 1.
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KTHT (Classic Country 97.1) is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Texas that serves the northern portion of Greater Houston. KVST 99.7 FM is better known as K-Star Country and broadcasts to 10 counties surrounding Houston – Spring, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands Magnolia Conroe Conroe etc – providing the finest classic Country music available!
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Since 1981, two country songs occupied both of the top two spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart – Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love a Rainy Night” and Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” respectively by Eddie Rabbitt and Dolly Parton respectively. Today, that changed. Billboard, one of the world’s premier music chart publishers, introduced new rules for
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NYC may not be known for country music, but there are still places you can slip on your cowboy boots and enjoy country-music-inspired fun. Nashville-themed bars provide line dancing lessons, mechanical bull rides, and delicious southern fare. Here, you can enjoy live country bands and DJs nightly. Wednesday is country night with line dance lessons
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Alan Jackson’s popular country song It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere has become an international classic that resonates with fans worldwide. The infectious melody and playful lyrics encourage vacationers to let go and simply enjoy life! Songwriters Jim “Moose” Brown and Don Rollins from Nashville collaborated to pen “I Need Someone Who Knows Her Way”, released for
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Country music is experiencing a revolution. New superstars such as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are writing the rules with huge hits that transcend genre boundaries. Mitchell “Bitches” Tenpenny’s song may fall within country rap or country trap musically; however, its lyrics and acoustic instrument sounds are powerful indicators that it belongs in country music.
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