Country and metal may seem an unlikely pairing, yet they share many musical similarities that connect both genres – themes such as anger, loss, and heartbreak are prevalent across both. This interactive map shows which countries excel at metal music based on band density per 100,000 residents. Finland and Sweden lead in this regard with […]
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Country music often earns itself a bad rap for its old-fashioned themes such as trucks, beer and girls. It has a serious sexism problem; female artists such as Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves are treated as novelty acts despite their talent being taken seriously. This is simply unacceptable. It’s boring Country music can often be
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Before the fifties, there was little opportunity for female solo country artists. Kitty Wells revolutionized this situation when her groundbreaking record, an updated take of an old traditional song, made her famous and set an important precedent that would later influence artists such as Loretta Lynn. Lefty Frizzell’s song depicts this change. Country music in
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The Academy of Country Music Awards will be streamed live via Amazon Prime, available through most major TV providers like Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and Fubo TV. Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton hosted this year’s awards show, featuring performances by Ed Sheeran, Jordan Davis, Luke Combs and Miranda Lambert – among
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Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday with three stunning concerts over three days, which featured Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones, Snoop Dogg, Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead and Margo Price alongside sons Lukas and Micah to entertain an enthusiastic crowd each evening. Katy Perry’s upbeat song celebrating birthdays and life is an irresistibly joyful pop
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Country music fans love coming together for multiday festivals that combine food and tunes – these festivals can be found all across America from California’s valleys to Texas’ plains or Florida beaches. Utilize the filters at the top of this page to quickly find tickets for a show that interests you, then click “Buy” to
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Country music is known for its simplistic chord progressions and repetitive rhythms that build into dynamic choruses, with spoken interludes adding another layer to its appeal, inviting listeners to become part of the artist’s experience while immersed in his/her song. Though country singers tend to write emotive ballads about heartbreak, summer heatwaves and drinking, many
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Country music has long been associated with independence and resilience. But today it can also be found as an outlet where alcohol has become sexualized while drug use and misogynistic viewpoints have almost become requirements for becoming successful country musicians. Parents have been alarmed at this trend, fearing their children are being negatively influenced by
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Country music is an American musical genre largely associated with traditional values and small-town life, yet also enjoyed in regions outside the Deep South (Shusterman 1999; Bernstein 2016). Over time, numerous new country artists have come to Nashville hoping to break through and achieve stardom. While some succeed at doing this, others struggle. 1. Garth
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This week, the Country music Association unveiled their newest class of inductees into its Hall of Fame – including rock & roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, neotraditionalist Keith Whitley and long-term RCA executive Joe Galante. The Country music Hall of Fame operates with a committee selection process for inductees into three categories – Modern Era,
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