Country by decade:
Country music is about tradition, yet its simple form lends itself to endless
variations on similar themes. Like blues — the two genres often shared
themes, melodies and songs — country is a simple music at its core. Most
of its songs are built around three chords and a plain melody, but these forms
are so basic, they allow for many different styles, from the gritty sounds of
honky tonk to the jazzy improvisations of Western Swing. Country music grew
out of American Southern folk music, both Appalachian and blues, and old-time
country was simple and folky, with just guitars and fiddles. As the genre progressed,
old time music evolved into the rhythmic guitar-and-fiddle driven traditional
country that became the foundation of modern country music, from honky tonk
and Western Swing to the pop-oriented Countrypolitan and rock-inflected Bakersfield
Sound.
Main Types of Country
Alternative Country
Iris Dement
Lyle Lovett
k.d. lang
Contemporary Country
Reba McEntire
Rodney Crowell
Garth Brooks
Country-Pop
Charley Pride
Charlie Rich
Marty Robbins
Honky Tonk
Wynn Stewart
Ray Price
Moe Bandy
Progressive Country
Billy Joe Shaver
Bobby Bare
Waylon Jennings
Traditional Country
Johnny Cash
The Louvin Brothers
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Western Swing
Merle Haggard & The Strangers
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Asleep At The Wheel
1. Country Music Artist
Original contemporary, traditional, and gospel country music and songs.
http://www.destindon.com
Category: country music destin don
2. Laurie Muggleton - Official Website
One of Australia's most loved Country Entertainers - Laurie has been entertaining
Aussies for 30 years. Come and join us.
http://www.lauriemuggleton.com
Category: Laurie Muggleton Country Music
3. Dave Jorgenson Texas Honky Tonk
Meet Dave and listen to his original Country Music. Pictures, CDs, videos, MP3s,
available for download
http://www.davejorgenson.com
Category: country music singer mp3 texas
4. Frank Bard Harmonica - Easy listening country harmonica music
Country harmonica music played along with a 9 piece all acoustic band.
http://www.ctcn.net/~febard/
Category: content=harmonica,
5. The Silver Dollar Band
Independent Nashville Country music recording artist and song writer Coy and
the Silver Dollar Band. Available for booking over seas and in the USA.
http://thesilverdollarband.com
Category: country music, independent art
6. The Great Dixieland Opry - Alabama Gulf Coasts Premier Country Music Showca
The Great Dixieland Opry is Alabama Gulf Coasts Premier Country Music Showcase
http://www.greatdixielandopry.com
Category: The Great Dixieland Opry, Loxley Alabama, Loxley,
7. Potpourri Music
Originators of eclectic frock, sample mp3s, mailing list, contact info, gig
calendar, music links, photos
http://www.PotpourriMusic.com
Category: Mix of folk, rock & country
8. Shonda Sue's Official Website
Shonda Sue is a country and contemporary gospel recording artist from Indianapolis.
She has five albums available and a sixth in progress. Visit her site for an
appearance schedule, photos, bio, music samples and more.
http://www.shondasue.com
Category: Shonda Sue, recording artist
9. The Silver Dollar Band
Independent Nashville Country music recording artist and song writer Coy and
the Silver Dollar Band. Available for booking over seas and in the USA.
http://thesilverdollarband.com
Category: country music, independent art
10. Nashville Today - Todays Country On 104.5 Triple U Fm
Featuring the Interactive Country Music Top 40 Countdown
http://www.angelfire.com/music4/nashville_2day
Category: country music charts nashville