Billboard has recently unveiled its year-end Country Airplay charts, and some artists who usually make these lists were surprised to see themselves make appearances this time around – as well as several surprises in terms of newcomers making appearances on these lists. One such newcomer is country up-and-comer Ernest, whose bluesy ballad about finding his […]
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Country music fans from around the country come out to this festival each year to watch their favorite musicians perform live. Held in an idyllic location, it also offers many other activities, including food and beverage stands. At the Country Jam Colorado music festival, guests have their choice between VIP seats near the stage or
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Most people associate country music with repetitive songs about beer, nationalism and blue jeans – but that wasn’t always the case. Radio brought country music to wider audiences during the 1920s via barn dance-style broadcasts such as Grand Ole Opry. One of its early stars, Jimmie Rodgers, blended blues, old-time folk and work chants into
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Before moving to Nashville, Tiffany Wilson had to pay her bills by performing in bars and clubs. For every Charley Pride or Darius Rucker there are hundreds of Linda Martells or Wendy Motens who struggled in order to find success in Music City. Visit Nashville where legendary performers such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and
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Country music 99.9 is Florida’s Country station, providing listeners with a mix of current and classic country hits along with sports updates and analysis. Furthermore, Country Music 99.9 hosts national sports talk shows that provide fans with expert commentary and analysis for their teams and players. Binnie Media owns and operates KONY Country. Listen to
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Since 2000, country music has evolved to reflect America’s increasingly polarized political environment. Conservative artists produced “bro-country”, targeted towards white male listeners opposed to gun control, feminism and minority rights; while progressive artists crafted Americana; this was traditional country combined with working class folk music. Five years ago, Kacey Musgraves issued an alarm that country
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Country music is an immensely popular genre with many fans, from guitar ballads to emotive vocals and everything in between. No matter if your taste leans toward traditional honky-tonk venues or outdoor festivals – you won’t want to miss the next country concert near you! Put on those cowboy boots and prepare to dance! Country
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Country music has long been one of America’s iconic genres, known for its Stetsons, trucks, and somber lyrics about love and loss. Now it is making waves in Britain too, as digital streaming numbers rise steadily while new events and festivals emerge to showcase this form. Beyonce made history when she and Cowboy Carter achieved
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Country music traces its roots back to European and African immigrants who brought folk and blues music with them when arriving in America, singing about hardships like discrimination, poverty and manmade misfortunes. Ralph Peer of Victor Records recorded Jimmie Rodgers as he made his name yodeling country music famous. Nashville sound and outlaw country eventually
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Country music videos are among the most creative and captivating musical works ever produced, showcasing both its lifestyle and its inhabitants. Bro-country duo Florida Georgia Line show their playful side in this music video for their summertime hit, “Heat Wave”. Additionally, it captures the energy of their live shows with fans cheering and clapping along.
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