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<description><![CDATA[Country Music Articles and Information  - Useful Articles related to Country Music: Country Music Awards, Session Musicians and much more.]]></description>
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	<title>Keith Urban in Nashville</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Here is one of my favourite Pics taken with Keith Urban in Nashville.
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	<title>A Guide To Country Music</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hillbilly music, country, western music or country and western all refer to country music. This genre of music is diverse. Most modern country music artistes have developed their styles from earlier singers. Whether it is a classic or contemporary tune, for most who are new to country music it would be difficult to understand the different styles. A guide to country music offers comparisons that allow people to identify with inimitable performers. People may read guides to identify with the different instruments that are used to create the styles and rhythms. Since country music is a genre filled with many talented musicians, a number of guides offer details about upcoming artists. They are authentic and allow fans to understand and read about their idols. People who aren't terribly familiar with country music may need some help differentiating between the types of music. Guides offer information and help comprehend the varieties included. This includes pop country that is perfected by artistes like Shania Twain. Rebel or rock country music includes songs that are performed by free spirited singers. They are usually independent and use bold rhythms. Texas country has produced singers such as Robert Earl Keen and Pat Green. Old country music is considered to be slow whereas real old country included yodelling. This was the original folk derivation and continues to be popular. Guides offer an insight into new developments, artists, functions and country music performances. Guides help provide information regarding country music legends and compare modern artistes. These guides discuss a singer's drawbacks and unique talent. These guides may be written by enthusiasts or critics and may at times reflect only the writers point of view. It is easy to find a country music guide online or in magazines, journals and reviews.]]></description>
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	<title>Classic Country Music</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Country music made its mark in the early twentieth century. It was initially popular amongst the people in rural areas of the west and the south. This genre of music has developed from ballads and famous folk tunes. From the days of Hillbilly music, country music is now simply referred to as country, western or country and western. Classic country music is an assortment of tunes from diverse cultures and music patterns. Each style is different and unique in style. The use of rhythms, chord structures and musical intonations vary. Though modern country music may use contemporary beats, they are adaptations of classic versions. Classic country music has an individualistic character that was developed to suit the artist's voice modulation capacity and style. These classics are unique and offer inimitable singing styles. This includes the styles of music legends Jimmy Rodgers and Hank Williams. Vernon Dalhart was one of the first renowned country singers to render an all time hit. Other significant country music artists were Riley Puckett, Don Richardson and Fiddling John Carson. Ernest Stoneman, Charlie Poole, the North Carolina Ramblers and The Skillet Lickers were others who made their presence felt in the field of country classic music in its early days. Classic country music has a universal charm and is renowned for its easy to understand rhythmic tunes and meaningful lyrics. A number of classic country tunes are recitals of western legends, heroes and events. This meaningful music continues to be a popular choice of music even today. The classic country music industry is a rewarding and profitable business that continues to reap benefits for their age-old copyrights. Millions of dollars are being realized and paid out as royalties even today. Listeners are still able to feel its rustic charm and intention. The fan following for classic country music is immense and continues to grow.]]></description>
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	<title>Country Music CDs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Undoubtedly, music CDs are one of the most popular ways to record and listen to the country music. New technology has made it very affordable to own a CD player and most avid music fans wouldn&rsquo;t be caught dead without one. Listening to your favorite country music CD has never been easier or more affordable. You can go to any music store or online music site and order all of your favorite country music. Unfortunately, CD sales for country music and other forms of music have run into serious problems in the last few years because of piracy. As a matter of fact, in the last three years, the International Federation of Phonography Industry (FPI) reported that every CD that is sold is a pirate copy. The federation has reported that every third CD sold is a pirate copy. Piracy has made the country music CD sales business more competitive, because if people are going to buy CDs, the prices have to be reasonable enough afford them. It&rsquo;s seems this is the case, as you can find great deals on Country Music CDs including sets like Time Warners, Classic Country: Great Story Songs for $199. This is an incredible buy considering you are purchasing 30 classic songs on 17 CDs, sung by country and western all time favorite singers. There are hundreds of online music stores where you will find country and western CDs featuring all of your favorite singers. They usually offer special free shipping if you spend over $25, and they also usually run special daily deals. Many sights also offer you the opportunity to download your favorite music for as little as $.75 a song. Some popular CDs sold on site like www.amazon.com and www.buy.com include Johnny Cash, Man in black; Tim McGraw&rsquo;s Greatest Hits; Faith Hill, Fireflies; and Merle Haggard, Live From Austin.]]></description>
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	<title>Country Music Is No Mere Genre</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Country Music originated in early 20th century among the whites in Rural areas of West and South. The roots of this music lie in Ballads, English songs and Folk Songs. The term Country Music replaces what is popularly called Hill Billy Music. Country Music has been associated with cowboy hats and boots. The fact is that apparel has got nothing to do with it. One of the veterans, Travis Tritt does not wear a hat. Country Music is a genre that means different things to different people. If you look over at their interpretations, you will find for some it is Johnny Cash's weather beaten crooning or Shania Twain's prancing-pony burlesque. Right since the beginning of the 21st century, Music Industry is divided and quite fractured as to what really the Country Music is. Most people say that, when they hear it, they know its country or its not. The relationship is one if hate and love, either fans love it and hate other genres intensely. If you have met some hardcore country fans, you will notice, they will always find a way to hear it, no matter what state country radio currently finds itself in. Even if an artist's presence on country radio represents a certain kind of success or acceptance, there's no doubt that &quot;real&quot; country is always happening in the margins, in clubs and coffeehouses, and on smaller labels or self-produced records. Recently very good different country records have been released by women artists like, the Dixie Chicks' &quot;Home,&quot; debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, knocking Eminem down a bit. The other two, Kelly Willis' &quot;Easy&quot; and Allison Moorer's &quot;Miss Fortune,&quot; are also hailed as good country music. These two artists are not quite famous but they have a solid fan following. American Country Music is being popularized by various artists like Rhonda Vincent, Mandy Barnett, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams III and Danni Leigh. Country Music has an association also, the Country Music Association (CMA), founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members. This was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre. The objectives of the organization are to guide and enhance the development of Country Music throughout the world. They wish to show that it is a viable medium to advertisers, consumers and media. It provides a unity of purpose for the Country Music industry. The association presents annual wards also. Annual awards are given in the following twelve categories: Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Horizon Award, Vocal Group, Vocal Duo, Single, Album, Song, Music Event, Music Video, and Musician. Country Music is getting lot more world wide attention after the Country Music Annual Awards was shifted to New York. An academy for this genre, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. It was originally called the Country &amp; Western Music Academy; and was formed by people who wanted to share their love of Country music. Country Music had a set following earlier but now it is gaining number of fans day by day. Loud tuned ,good lyrics, special effects mark the various concerts held in America by various country artists.]]></description>
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	<title>The Various Countries - A Rant About Country Music</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It is no secret that over the past couple decades country music has struggled with it&rsquo;s identity far more than any other genre in the industry. At this point nobody can really claim to be a country music fan without being questioned what kind of country fan? The answers being seemingly endless, I&rsquo;ve broken them down into a few main categories (but really, there could be so many more). Pop Country This category could really be referred to as &ldquo;Nashville Country.&rdquo; It hosts probably about 90% of the country music out there. I often find people not wanting to admit in conversation that they&rsquo;re fans of this category. They like to talk about how they love Willie Nelson and mouth the words to Merle Haggard songs even though it&rsquo;s obvious their faking it. Then they get alone in their cars and unwind by driving down the highway, blasting Shania Twain on the radio, and singing along at the top of their lungs. Let me just say, there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with that, like what you like. Nashville record labels pick very talented, often attractive singers that perform with some great bands. They also have some of the top songwriters and composers in the industry working for them. One criticism I would have against this category&hellip;In recent years, there has been a rebellion of sorts against Nashville music from musicians in both the Rebel and Texas sub categories (see below) with songs booing Nashville and praising the old timers. Sometimes this gains them popularity and they get so popular that they land a big contract with a Nashville record company and for some reason everybody is perfectly comfortable with this phenomenon. This is what I like to refer to as &ldquo;Pat Green Syndrome&rdquo;. Rebel/Rock Country Very liberal people are who you tend to find in this category. These artist just do whatever they feel like doing, and consequently there are not many of them, or at least not many of them that stay popular after their initial shock value wears off. They are usually independent and like letting it all hang out. A good example currently in the limelight is Gretchen Wilson. Others that haven&rsquo;t quite reached her popularity level, but have been around for a while include Ray Wylie Hubbard and Todd Snider. Sometimes the guys in this category derive quite a bit of their rebelness from incorporating rock into their music. Good examples of this are Robert Earl Keen and James McMurty (I highly recommend both of them). Texas Country This category has developed into somewhat of a music cult, and it stretches all over the United Sates. (Note, this last month there was a huge three day Texas music festival in Colorado). It&rsquo;s popularity started off with the likes of Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Gary P. Nunn. What really sent it off in recent years was the popularity of Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow, Pat Green, and Jack Ingram. It plays extremely well in frat houses across the Lone Star State. While the guys mentioned earlier have taken off in a different direction, new artists like Max Stalling, Mark David Manders, and Ed Burleson have started to take their place. If you ever watch this development, it&rsquo;s easy to see that the Texas music industry is growing so fast that it will probably soon be just as big as Nashville&rsquo;s. Old Country If you can sing the words to three or more Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Johnny Cash songs please come in. If you can sing along to Patsy Cline, Charlie Rich, and Hank Williams please take a seat. If you can croon all night with Bob Wills please let me get you a beer, I&rsquo;m glad we met. Welcome to the old country category, sadly a lot of people find it boring here. Real Old Country Most people in this category know how to yodel. They&rsquo;ve probably witnessed someone play the bones, if they do not already know how to play them themselves. The people in this category refer to each other as &ldquo;folks&rdquo; and recognize that country&rsquo;s roots derived from folk music. This category requires being able to enjoy sitting on a front porch sipping ice tea in the middle of the summer while some old man plays &ldquo;Streets of Laredo&rdquo; on an old Gibson. Indulging in campfire banjo playing helps as well. If you&rsquo;re like me, you probably have your favorite category and then like some things out of each one. There&rsquo;s not really any one way to define country music, and with it being an ever-changing industry there probably never will be. One thing that doesn&rsquo;t change though, no matter which category, you can still dust of your boots and take just about any country song to the dancehall with you.]]></description>
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