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How Country Music Writers Are Using Seven Summers Chords

Chords act like flippers and bumpers, changing the trajectory of songs. That is why country writers have increasingly been willing to experiment with unfamiliar sounds in their writing. Let’s examine Morgan Wallen’s seven summers chord progression. In this example, starting from a G-shape pattern as its basis and connecting it with other shapes using CAGED […]

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Country Music is the Star of the Show on New Years Eve 2022

Country music will take center stage this New Year’s Eve at CBS’ Nashville’s Big Bash special, as Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith take the stage during this five-hour event. This event will broadcast from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and feature a live countdown to midnight for both Eastern and

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Country Music in the Decade of 2000

The 2000s brought with them an explosion of new styles and artists into country music, from Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl” to Tim McGraw’s patriotic tribute; its hits covered a spectrum of topics and emotions. Innovative songwriting techniques expanded country music’s repertoire of themes and perspectives, covering themes ranging from domestic violence to 9/11 patriotism. These

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Country Music 80s List

Country music in the 80s was electrifying, with classic hits from established legends and up-and-comers alike taking center stage. From line dancing classics to songs about lost loves, these hits continue to resonate over time. George Jones’ song “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is an emotive tale of unrequited affection that proved immensely successful for

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