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Thanks for stopping by to check out my music page that provides information about country music. This page will also provide 4 different samples of songs that will demonstrate rhythm patterns that relate to country music. For example, many of the songs that country music is based apon were formed from other early genres of music. I've also included pictures of the many famous country artists of the 21th century.

=Country Music = **Country music** (also known as **Country and Western**) is a popular musical choice that was formed originally in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It roots trace back to traditional folk music, Celtic music, gospel music and old-time music and evolved rapidly in the 1920s


 * Stylistic Origins-** Appalachian Folk music, Gospel, Anglo-Celtic music and old time music.
 * Original Cultural-** Early 20th century Southern united states.
 * Typical instruments-** Vocals, Guitar, steal guitar, piano, Dobro, fiddle, harmonica, drums, bass, mandolin, banjo, double base.
 * Mainstream-** 1920s-present

Country music in listened to highly in the United States, Australia and Canada. It's not listened to much in Asia, Africa, Latin American and mainland Europe.

Earlier years of country music:
Country music immagrated from the Europen settler of the appalchians and many other areas. In the early 1920s the genre had become a new sound to everyones ears. That year Fiddlin' by John Carson became his first hit. Radio programs such as Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and Chicago's National Barn dance became stronger with its musicians. Many artist such as Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers began to preform on the many of Nashville's radios and recording studios. The migration of the Southern whites became a big industrial in many cities in the 1930s and '40s. Country music became exposed to new influences such as blues, folktale, and gospel music.



After World War II, Nashville became the centre of country music, and exponents like Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb and Hank Williams became internationally known.

**Guitar, Violin, Banjo, Mandolin**


1. Did country music relate back to slave times? 2. What affect did Country Music have on other Music genres used in the past and the present? 3. Can call and response be found in Country music?
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=**Fashion:**=

**Cow boots and hat**


Cowboy boots and hats are the traditional Western wear. They are still remained as a popular mode of fashion for well over 150 years and show no signs of becoming outdated, even in the 21st century. In fact, most cowboy hats and boots today are worn simply for the fashion aspect, and rarely are worn for any of the practical purposes for which they were originally designed.

media type="file" key="03 Love Story.m4a" width="300" height="50" **Song:** Love Story (2009)
 * Musician(s):** Taylor Swift - country pop, singer-song writer and actress.
 * Genre:** Pop rock; Country
 * Synopisis:** (call and response) in this song Taylor Swift uses her vocals to increase the course and call and response of the instruments



 media type="file" key="Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying.mp3" width="240" height="20" align="left" Genre:** Country
 * Song:** Live Like You Were dying (2004)
 * Musicians(s):** Tim McGra**w
 * Synopisis:** The course is basically all guitar and rhythm that follows along with it to make the course stronger then the rest of the lyrics.

 Song:** American Honey (2010)
 * media type="file" key="Lady Antebellum - American Honey.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Musician(s):** Lady Antebellum - The trio is composed of Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals), Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin) and Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals).
 * Genre:** Country pop; Country
 * Synopisis:** This song represents a strong side of gospel and country.

Song:** Jeans On (2007)
 * media type="file" key="Keith Urban - Jeans On.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Musician(s):** Keith Urban - Country singer, song writer, and guitarist.
 * Genre:** Country
 * Synopisis:** This country song shows a side of guitars and musical instruments then any of the other samples.