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Country rock is a music genre that fuses rock and country. It was developed by rock musicians who began to record country-flavored records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These musicians recorded rock records using country themes, vocal styles, and additional instrumentation, most characteristically pedal steel guitars.
- Tom Jones. Welsh sex symbol Tom Jones, already a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic for groovy pop tunes including "It's Not Unusual" and "What's New Pussycat?"
- Aaron Lewis. Staind were stars of the Y2K nu-metal era pumping out mopey mosh pit anthems for a generation of vaguely-sad millennials, and Aaron Lewis was its frontman, main songwriter and spiritual center.
- Nelly. He’s from the Midwest and his hit debut album was titled Country Grammar, but it was still pretty surprising when rapper Nelly went country — the first time.
- Ween. Until the release of 1995's oddly named 12 Golden Country Greats, which for the record contains just 10 tracks, alt-rockers Dean and Gene Ween (the stage names of Mickey Melchiondo and Aaron Freeman) were notorious for experimental, "lo-fi" recordings that largely defied classification.
- Hank Williams. 1923-1953. Famous songs: “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “Cold, Cold Heart” Considered country music’s first superstar, Hank Williams suffered from spina bifida and found an escape in music.
- George Jones. 1931-2013. Famous songs: “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “White Lightning” George Jones began performing on the streets of Texas as a child to help his family.
- Johnny Cash. 1932-2003. Famous songs: “I Walk the Line” and “Ring of Fire” Known as the “Man in Black” for his striking onstage attire, Johnny Cash served in the U.S. Air Force and set off on a music career following his discharge in 1954.
- Loretta Lynn. 1932-2022. Famous songs: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” Loretta Lynn, born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, rose to fame in the 1960s with the help of her friend Patsy Cline.
- John Denver. Hitting his streak during the war-torn 1970s, John Denver kept things peppy and pleasant, walking the family-friendly line between country, soft folk and easy listening.
- Carrie Underwood. American Idol‘s fourth-season winner was a shoo-in from the start, with noted grump Simon Cowell proclaiming her the guaranteed victor early on – but even he probably never realized how far she’d take her talent.
- Keith Urban. Australia’s biggest country-music export since Slim Dusty, Keith Urban became one of the genre’s most celebrated guitar heroes during the early 21st century, championing a crossover-friendly playing style rooted not in the chicken-pickin’ flash of many country instrumentalists, but the tone and nuance of rock & rollers like Mark Knopfler.
- Brad Paisley. Brad Paisley stands out as the poster boy for the genre’s time-honored traditions. One of the biggest stars of the 21st century, the West Virginian has had 19 singles top the country charts, many of which, like “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” and “She’s Everything,” instantly resonated with fans.
Feb 2, 2022 · Jimmie Rodgers (1986): Known as the Father of Country Music, Mississippi native Rodgers went into the Rock Hall under the early influences category in the same inaugural class of honorees as Chuck ...
Mar 14, 2019 · A definitive history of Country Rock, in 30 videos. By Tim Tucker. published 14 March 2019. From hillbilly music and R&B’s first scuffles down a dusty dirt track, country rock had a long, meandering and colourful trip from birth into adulthood.
Dec 21, 2016 · The closest country and mainstream rock came to each other in the ‘80s was the casually named sub-genre of heartland rock. Although Bob Seger made his name as a white soul belter, he had one of ...
