Country Music Recommendations

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Migre

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I've always had an eclectic mix of tastes in music but, currently, I'm really getting into country music. As a guitarist, I'm veering toward the modern rockier/poppier end of the genre and am really into the likes of Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley (what a guitar player that guy is), Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert etc. (I really like the women who rock out). I've been a big fan of Steve Earle for longer than I care to remember now and I also like some of the more traditional stuff (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers etc).

So, basically, does anyone have any recommendations for me? No set criteria but any artists who like to crank the volume and the tempo up a little every now and again would be ideal.
 
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GStough

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#2
I've always had an eclectic mix of tastes in music but, currently, I'm really getting into country music. As a guitarist, I'm veering toward the modern rockier/poppier end of the genre and am really into the likes of Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley (what a guitar player that guy is), Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert etc. (I really like the women who rock out). I've been a big fan of Steve Earle for longer than I care to remember now and I also like some of the more traditional stuff (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers etc).

So, basically, does anyone have any recommendations for me? No set criteria but any artists who like to crank the volume and the tempo up a little every now and again would be ideal.
Gretchen Wilson is a woman who really rocks out, and she plays guitar. I also like Hank Williams, Jr. and Merle Haggard. Keith Urban is another great guitarist and singer. Kenny Chesney is another very popular one.

There are so many that I enjoy, it's hard to list them all, but hopefully this will get you started. :agree1: I'm sure that others will join in and add their favorites, as well.
 
M

Migre

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Thanks GStough - that's great. I'll certainly check them out. And please list as many as you can - I can't get enough at the moment.
Thanks !
 

GStough

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Ok, here are some more: Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Randy Houser (love his song "Boots On"!!), Alan Jackson, George Strait, Darius Rucker (formerly of Hootie and the Blowfish), Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Toby Keith, Rodney Adkins....

Gosh, the list goes on and on....
 
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rlsavard

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Definitely check out Dierks Bentley. I have two of his CDs and they're both great. Also saw him in concert at a little county fair here in PA and it was a great show.

Is country music popular or catching on in England or is it just your broad taste of music that is steering you towards it?
 
M

Migre

#6
Thanks again GStough and thanks risavard.

I wouldn't say country music is that popular over here - certainly doesn't trouble the charts (singles & albums) too much, especially the artists who have been mentioned here so far, and we certainly don't see many artists of that ilk touring over here, which is a shame really. I'm sure it does have it's fans but certainly not to the same extent as the USA.
 
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rlsavard

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Yeah I thought that would be the case. When I was in highschool I went to England to do a "cultural exchange" with students from a school in Truro, Cornwall. They didn't much care for country music then, but not as many people did here, either.

On a similar note, what's the perception of the NFL playing games in London? Rumor has it they might start playing more than 1 a year there, or eventually even have a London-based teams. The London Bullocks does have a nice ring to it, don't you think?
 

BradM

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When you talk to current music performers (the truly talented ones:D), they will always speak of those before them that they learned from. I saw an interview with Willie Nelson one time discussing how truly revolutionary and talented Mabelle Carter was. I also know that many performers discuss the brilliance of Robert Johnson.

If you want to go back, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band had some excellent work. Bluegrass it is, but I also feel that bluegrass lays much of the foundation for much of the country music as of late (along with soul and blues).

One of my favorite songs of all times is the acoustic version of "Wanted: Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi. A really great piece of guitar work.

Suite Judy Blue Eyes is also a classic piece of music. Not only a great piece of guitar work, but such a great job of harmonizing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzF_MoXOU1E
 
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Yeah I thought that would be the case. When I was in highschool I went to England to do a "cultural exchange" with students from a school in Truro, Cornwall. They didn't much care for country music then, but not as many people did here, either.
Not to derail the thread - even though I don't like country music - what school in Truro? I went to 'high school' in Truro.....
 
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