New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Country music is one of the most pleasant genres to listen to. It's fun, upbeat, folksy and charming. Not only that, country music brings with it a
rich history. It has been around since the 1800s. It's one of the easiest tunes you can play in a campfire and with a guitar. It's a versatile music genre that withstood the test of time and changing musical preferences of people. Thus, until now, country music remains a significant music genre and still receives wide following even from generation Z listeners.
It is Widely-Encompassing
When it comes to country music, there's just something for everybody. As proof of its widely-encompassing nature, rock fans can find something relatable with country artists like William Clark Green or Brantley Gilbert. Reminiscing the oldies? You'll find a taste of the old days with great artists like Asleep At The Wheel and The Time Jumpers. If you're a pop music fan, artists like Shania Twain and Garth Brooks have made it possible to bridge the country/pop gap in the 90s, which is still very much alive thanks to new artists like Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw. Garth Brook's Ask Me How I Know is a testament of versatility and multi-faceted success of country music. "Ask Me How I Know" achieved the number 1 spot on the Country Airplay. It also reached no. 13 in the Billboard Country chart and even reached no. 71 on the pop chart.
Country Songs Come from The Heart
One of the reasons for the multi-generational appeal of country songs is the sincerity and heartiness of the music. Again, going back to Garth Brook's no. 1 song, "Ask Me How I Know" or Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying", you'll learn to appreciate the lyrics and the message these songs want to convey. This a common quality across all types of country songs.
Country Songs Tell a Good Story
Another discernible characteristic of country music is its tendency to tell a great story. It's not just a string of random words or nonsensical phrases put together to create a melody. Garth Brooks' "The Thunder Rolls" and The Dixie Chicks' "Travellin' Soldier" are just two examples among the numerous songs where you can hear a story being told in great music. Thus, listening to country songs will give you a new listening experience in that it promotes listening to the songs from start to finish, rather than waiting for catchy choruses or lines while forgetting all the rest.
Country Songs Take on Societal Issues
One good thing about country music is its openness and the freedom of songwriting. Singers are free to take any stand on this genre, no matter how unpopular it may be and still get a significant following. An example is Martina McBride's take on spousal abuse in "Independence Day" and some of her other songs. In the 1970s, Loretta Lynn also took on the controversial topic of birth control during that time in her song, "The Pill". These examples and more come to show the freedom given to country singers in the advocacies they believe or principles they stand up for.
There are actually many reasons to love country music, and why it is considered as one of the best musical genres. Timeless, versatility and open music make it appealing to different generations of listeners. Also, the artists themselves have a lot of stories to tell in their songs, which make them and their songs well-loved by fans. If you are thinking of transitioning from your own music genre for a change, country music would be highly recommended.
