I’d like you to take a second and think back to every time you heard, “I hate country music.” If you had a dollar for every time you heard that, how much would you be up to? Country music has this really strange stigma around it where it seems like you’re required to wear cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, drive a pick-up and talk with a southern drawl, which is NOT the case. In most cases, people won’t even give country a chance if it has that country music label smacked on it.
I grew up with the thought that country music just wasn’t for me – and it wasn’t for a long time until I started listening to the popular radio songs. I started taking recommendations from friends and family who also pointed me in the direction of the popular radio songs. But now it seems instead of the stigma being cowboy hats and boots now, it’s more of, “oh, you only like radio country.” And that comes from country fans!
Another article where they don’t like pop country.
Let’s take another second to think about how something can progress if it stays the same.
Have you finished thinking about it? It shouldn’t take long, because the answer is that it doesn’t progress.
Unfortunately, we’re in this current state where country music is progressing and appealing to a newer, maybe younger crowd. While the fans of the older music are getting annoyed because they’re not a fan of change. I’m here to say that I enjoy Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” and Thomas Rhett’s “Unforgettable” and maybe we all just need to give new things a chance.
Take it from me who went from not being a fan at all, to becoming one. It seems that it’s better to grow the country community than turn away the fans and music that are keeping it alive.
Sam Hunt – Body Like a Back Road
Thomas Rhett – Unforgettable
I am not a fan of Sam Hunt anything but I’ll accept him and his music if we can welcome Taylor Swift back to country with open arms! She started there, writes brilliant songs and can pull off any genres. I think Sam writes great songs for other country artists, just doesn’t fit the genre.
I can totally agree with that Coleen! I really do think TS is a fantastic writer and I would definitely welcome her back with open arms.
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WELL, I THINK COUNTRY MUSIC IS ALOT BETTER THAN THAT SO CALLED MUSIC CALLED RAP MUSIC. COUNTRY MUSIC IS UPLIFTING AND SOME SONGS CAN EVEN TELL A STORY. BUT IF YOU REALLY LISTEN AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE WORDS OF SOME OF THE SONGS THEY TELL THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE. AND THE COUNTRY ARTIST/SONG WRITER HAA NOT EVEN MET YOU!
Hi Emily! I do agree that some rap music can be a little out there, but there ARE some songs that are made with meaning and some real grit in my opinion – even if their word choice isn’t so wonderful. Country music definitely does come from a different place in the heart though.
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I didn’t grow up listening to country music but southern rock. It wasn’t until I met my husband, 25 years ago, that I was introduced to the genre. It’s the only thing I listen to now except occasionally an oldies station of 70’s music. I will admit that some of the new songs coming out have more of a POP vibe than the Country warmth that I’ve grown accustomed but new blood is not a bad thing. I just hope all Country artists won’t go down that road.
Agreed! I also really enjoy some of those hidden artists that aren’t radio friendly. It’s amazing what you can discover OFF the radio and I think that’s a big challenge for some people who rely on the radio for their latest music.
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