To Country Music
Nobody thought that a style of music which originated in the beginning of the 1920s would gain so much popularity and would be a staple form for the lovers of music.A unique blend of conventional and other forms of US music were popular during those days. Country music instantly became a favorite among the masses. These forms of US music included the ones played in the southern part of the states as well as maritime music tunes of Canada. Simultaneously,other variations of this form of music cropped up in other parts of the world like the Australian form.
Journey of the music:
By the 1940s, this form of music had gained immense popularity and was inching towards the peak of fame.The name ‘country music’ was coined after the original name which was hillbilly music that did not go down well with the lovers of this kind of music.The earlier name did not go well with the artists as well as the listeners.Today,except Ireland and the Great Britain,no other place in the world is crazy about this music any more.Of course,its variations still have its own share of music lovers.
Snippets on Country Music:
The popular subgenres of this kind of music are close harmony, Jug band music, Texas country, Western Swing, Neotraditional country and Outlaw country among others. The fusion genres of immensely popular country music are as follows:
>> Alternative country
>> Country rock
>> Country-rap
>> Country pop
>> Country soul
>> Southern soul
>> Psychobilly
>> Rockabilly
>> Gothabilly
>> Cowpunk
This kind of music also has certain ‘musical derivations’ such as rock and roll,southern rock and heartland rock apart from dansband and roots rock music styles. All these styles have one common origin of country music.
Related music festivals:
A number of music festivals are organized till date in order to honor the legendary artists of the country music.Various local as well as international artists participate where they sing the songs of those famous artists in a way paying tributes to their efforts and talent. Some of them are:
>> Tamworth Country Music Festival
>> Whittlesea Country Music Festival
>> Boyup Brook Country Music Festival
>> Bamera Country Music Festival
>> National Country Muster
>> Mildura Country Music Festival
>> Marilyns Country Music Festival
>> Grabine Music Muster
The popular artists of country music who were responsible for its popularity and are regarded as icons in the music industry are Lynn Anderson, Bob Wills, Troy Cassar-Daley, Keith Urban, John Williamson, Gina Jeffreys, Dolly Parton and Sara Storer, to name a few. CMC or the Country music channel is 24 hour paid channel dedicated to this genre of music. It features once a year in the awards functions such as the Golden Guitar Awards.
By: sherardbright