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'''Country and Western''' is a genre of musical style that has remained popular in the [[United States of America]] as well as other countries. | '''Country and Western''' is a genre of musical style that has remained popular in the [[United States of America]] as well as other countries. | ||
| − | Country and Western originated in the [[South]] and remains most popular there today. It is a mix of [[blues]] and [[folk music]]. Some of the most famous country musicians include [[Hank Williams]], [[Bonnie Langford]] and [[Jimmy Rogers]]. Modern country artists today include [[Brad Paysly]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]]. Many [[rock and roll]] musicians overlap into country and western too. | + | Country and Western originated in the [[South]] and remains most popular there today. It is a mix of [[blues]] and [[folk music]]. Some of the most famous country musicians include [[Hank Williams]], [[Bonnie Langford]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Blixa Bargeld]] and [[Jimmy Rogers]]. Modern country artists today include [[Brad Paysly]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]]. Many [[rock and roll]] musicians overlap into country and western too. |
Revision as of 23:48, March 21, 2007
Country and Western is a genre of musical style that has remained popular in the United States of America as well as other countries.
Country and Western originated in the South and remains most popular there today. It is a mix of blues and folk music. Some of the most famous country musicians include Hank Williams, Bonnie Langford, Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld and Jimmy Rogers. Modern country artists today include Brad Paysly and Kris Kristofferson. Many rock and roll musicians overlap into country and western too.