Why I play country music...

well, although it wasn't really the point of the post, just as there are sub-levels of other genre's, there are in country music. corporate country is pathetic. this would be what you hear on the radio. however, deep underneath all the sh*t, there is some great stuff. its hard for anyone to deny "old" country music, although to each his/her own. it just depends how far you dig, but you can find some really good stuff. its just really easy and cliche to take a crap situation and turn it into a country song...i'm an underachiever so it works for me. haha

[icehog3]

That being said, I do have a good collection of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc....

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by icehog3

That being said, I do have a good collection of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc....

'Outlaw Country' is a whole different ballgame. I love those guys, wish there were more around that still sang/wrote like that.

But 'country' is sort of a catch-all now, including the likes of The Eagles and Bruce Springsteen among others. It's become a haven for anyone who plays an instrument and sings, at least reasonably well, without too many fancy guitar effects, voice effects, and loud drums.

I generally enjoy the whole spectrum, from old school bluegrass like Bill Monroe, to the aforementioned 'Outlaws', and on to the newer generation. Some of the best songwriters are still in the country music business. There's a lot of fluff and other crap out there, but there are a lot of songs that seem to come straight from the heart and soul of the performer. Maybe that's because it's all pretty simple music, not too much flash, not lyrical genius, just a good honest story that a simple guy like me can understand. A lot of the newer country doesn't follow the old 'three chords and the truth' saying, but a lot of it still does.

[elderboy02]

I love me some country music

[CBI_2]

I have gotten into country music a lot more since the last Apprentice due to Trace Adkins. Loved his attitude so started listening more.

Love this clip of him on the !st amendment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeVrzrmgitQ

and this one on High School Musical and Barney. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg8eXcJq-Lk