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'''Country music''' (sometimes called '''Country & Western''') is a form of [[music]] that has been enjoyed by people all over the [[United States]] for decades. Famous singers from this genre include [[Johnny Cash]], [[Patsy Cline]], [[The Judds]], [[Alan Jackson]], [[Rascal Flatts]], [[Dolly Parton]], [[Glen Campbell]], [[George Jones]] and [[Tammy Wynette]], [[George Strait]], [[Kenny Rogers]], [[Loretta Lynn]], [[Randy Travis]], [[Tanya Tucker]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[Reba McEntire]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Toby Keith]] and Hank 3.

'''Country music''' (sometimes called '''Country & Western''') is a form of [[music]] that has been enjoyed by people all over the [[United States]] for decades. Famous singers from this genre include [[Johnny Cash]], [[Patsy Cline]], The Judds, [[Alan Jackson]], [[Rascal Flatts]], [[Dolly Parton]], [[Glen Campbell]], [[George Jones]] and [[Tammy Wynette]], [[George Strait]], [[Kenny Rogers]], [[Loretta Lynn]], [[Randy Travis]], [[Tanya Tucker]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[Reba McEntire]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Toby Keith]] and Hank 3.

Country music's strongest [[:appeal|appeal]] is with American rural and small-town populations, but many American cities have a large audience. The music also has listeners in [[Canada]], in [[England]], and worldwide. The popularity of Country comes and goes with each decade. Sometimes a new movie (like ''[[Midnight Cowboy]]'' or ''[[Urban Cowboy]]''), hit record (like "She Believes In Me" by Kenny Rogers), or new performer (like Randy Travis in the 1980s) raises new interest.

Country music's strongest [[:appeal|appeal]] is with American rural and small-town populations, but many American cities have a large audience. The music also has listeners in [[Canada]], in [[England]], and worldwide. The popularity of Country comes and goes with each decade. Sometimes a new movie (like ''[[Midnight Cowboy]]'' or ''[[Urban Cowboy]]''), hit record (like "She Believes In Me" by Kenny Rogers), or new performer (like Randy Travis in the 1980s) raises new interest.

''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]'', a [[CBS]] television series, included music by [[Flatt and Scruggs]]. Members of the cast appeared in character at Country concerts, and on other television shows, to entertain audiences.

''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]'', a [[CBS]] television series, included music by [[Flatt and Scruggs]]. Members of the cast appeared in character at Country concerts, and on other television shows, to entertain audiences.

== Country Music Media ==

== Country Music Media ==

File:Hank Williams MGM Records - cropped.jpg|Publicity portrait of Hank Williams for MGM records

File:Hank Williams MGM Records - cropped.jpg|Publicity portrait of Hank Williams for MGM records

File:Johnny Cash Promotional Photo.jpg|Johnny Cash Promotional Photo for Sun Records, taken in 1955

File:Johnny Cash Promotional Photo.jpg|Johnny Cash Promotional Photo for Sun Records, taken in 1955

File:Willie Nelson at Farm Aid 2009 (cropped).jpg|Willie Nelson getting ready to perform. Farm Aid 2009. Photo by Larry Philpot, www.soundstagephotography.com

File:Willie Nelson Promotional Photo - cropped.jpg|Publicity picture of Willie Nelson

File:John Denver 1975.JPG|Photo of John Denver from the television special An Evening With John Denver.

File:John Denver 1975.JPG|Photo of John Denver from the television special An Evening With John Denver.

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== Other websites ==

== Other websites ==

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* [http://www.roughstock.com/ Roughstock] - country music resource; also has a [http://www.roughstock.com/history/ history of the genre] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228214843/http://www.roughstock.com/history |date=2009-02-28 }}

* [https://www.roughstock.com/ Roughstock] - country music resource; also has a [http://www.roughstock.com/history/ history of the genre] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228214843/http://www.roughstock.com/history |date=2009-02-28 }}

* [http://www.cmt.com CMT (Country Music Television)]

* [https://www.cmt.com CMT (Country Music Television)]

* [http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum]

* [https://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120091042/https://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/ |date=2023-11-20 }}

* [http://www.cmaworld.com The Country Music Association (America)]

* [https://www.cmaworld.com The Country Music Association (America)]

* [http://www.countryweekly.com/ Country Weekly magazine]

* [https://www.countryweekly.com/ Country Weekly magazine] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825193933/http://www.countryweekly.com/ |date=2016-08-25 }}

* [http://www.opry.com/ Grand Ole Opry website]

* [https://www.opry.com/ Grand Ole Opry website]

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* [http://countryfiedsoul.orgfree.com/ Countryfied Soul]

* [https://countryfiedsoul.orgfree.com/ Countryfied Soul]

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