Country music, no way, yes way.

[Steady339]

I listen to a wide variety of music genres. I especially like some of the old country artists such as Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Wills, and George Strait to name only a few.

Also, some of the newer artists like Alison Krauss. Artists like Ray Charles loved and recorded Country Music for the stories it tells.

I feel people should keep an open mind about different music styles. Like Louis Armstrong I believe, "If it sounds good, it must be good."

[Rayooo]

Originally Posted by Steady339

I listen to a wide variety of music genres. I especially like some of the old country artists such as Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Wills, and George Strait to name only a few.

Also, some of the newer artists like Alison Krauss. Artists like Ray Charles loved and recorded Country Music for the stories it tells.

I feel people should keep an open mind about different music styles. Like Louis Armstrong I believe,"If it sounds good, it must be good."

I've always had the idea that if I was to consider myself a music lover, I had to strive to understand and appreciate ALL music. Well, I'm still working on it, getting there slowly... Hip Hop is one I just can't get my mind around, although I give Blondie Credit for inventing it. (Rapture)

Classical strangely enough was easier, for years I've listened to R&R or even Metal one minute, Mahler the next.

In many ways I wish I'd appreciated Johnny Cash more before his passing. Crazy enough, the first time I heard him sing "Hurt" it floored me..That's all it took.

So much music to listen to, so little time.

[Rayooo]

Welcome and THANKS... Emmylou Harris! Steve Earle! and I'll be having a listen to the others real soon.

Originally Posted by fonthillbilly

Emmylou Harris

Steve Earle

Roseanne Cash

Kathy Mattea

Mary-Chapin Carpenter

Nancy Griffith

The Delevantes

All considered country and light years beyond whatever passes for "new country" on most radio stations these days. Check them out. They're the real deal.

[tima]

Classical country - this album is huge. Produced by George Massenburg. 4 million copies sold, multiple Grammy awards. Gorgeous heartfelt killer vocals and musicianship. I use this regularly for component evals - the dynamics of Emmylou's voice will push your vinyl setup to be its best.

[bart]

Since "Walk the Line" I found out that some country music can really touch me...

[radio times]

Big fan of Emmylou Harris for years, and I met Nancy Griffith's backstage, v.nice lady.

[junker]

I'll take a hell yes on Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Gene Autry, Roy Orbison, and Hank Williams.

[junker]

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[miner]

I am not a country fan either, but may I suggest to you non-Country lovers to have a listen to Wille Nelson's "Milk Cow Blues".

[ChrisAZ]

Define country. Bluegrass a la Alison Krauss and Union Station? Absolutely. Johnny Cash? Absolutely. Guys and gals who wear black cowboy hats who've never been on a horse or wear more sequins than Liberace? I'll take a pass.