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A chronology of the development of Country Music from the seventeenth century through 2002. Timeline. 17th Century. (1621-1700) European and African immigrants bring with them to North America their folktales, folk songs, favorite instruments, and musical traditions. Indigenous peoples retain their own folkways. 18th Century. (1701-1800)
May 23, 2019 · The origins of country music can be found in recordings Southern Appalachian fiddle players made in the late 1910s. It wasn’t until the early ‘20s, however, that country music as a viable recorded genre took hold. The first commercial country record was made by Eck Robertson in 1922 on the Victor Records label.
Apr 24, 2023 · Apr 24, 2023 • 8 min read. Country music has a rich and diverse history that spans over a century, evolving from the traditional folk music of the Southern United States into a genre that is now enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide.
Jun 7, 2021 · Country Music Guide: History and Sounds of Country Music. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 3 min read. Country music is a distinctly American genre that began in the Appalachian Mountains and has spread internationally.
Jun 28, 2021 · Country Music History, From 1920s to Now. From ‘Hillbilly Music’ to Industry Juggernaut: A Century of Country Music Coverage. A look back at almost a century of Billboard county coverage, from...
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located in downtown Nashville, has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts related to country music.
Country Music History - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Artifact Bytes Videos. These two-minute videos allow students to explore social studies, country music artists, and artifacts from the Museum’s extensive collection.
