Old Country still the best

[beatles4ever]

Although I like Alan Jackson and George Strait,I really prefer the older artists best.Like Loretta Lynn,George Jones,Tom T.Hall,and the Statler Brothers.

[55dodger]

beatles4ever said:

Although I like Alan Jackson and George Strait,I really prefer the older artists best.Like Loretta Lynn,George Jones,Tom T.Hall,and the Statler Brothers.

Those plus Lynn Anderson, Charlie Pride, Ray Price, Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

Although I am more a fan of the current crop of country ladies, I know what you are saying.

So many "country" artists of the day I think are just pop artists that wouldn't fit on modern top 40 radio, so they tweaked it a little and call it country.

I mean at this point, Faith Hill-that's country?? Not really.

I like the artists that have some pop appeal, but keep that basic country sound and style. That is why you will hear me singing the praises of Martina McBride and Dixie Chicks.

I am not a country traditionalist, so it isn't as big a thing to me. Martina herself was critized when ONE of her songs became a big pop hit. She said, "I thought you want as many people as you can get listening to your music."


Ok, at this point I probably sound like I have contradicted myself somewhere, but I hope you get what I meant! LOL!

[Dawn]

I love the country music I heard growing up in the 70's and early 80's. The artists you mentioned are all excellent, and I also like the crossover artists such as Glen Campbell, Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Rabbitt, Charlie Rich and Crystal Gayle.

I didn't listen to country music much during the late 80's and early to mid 90's. I just couldn't get into many of the artists who were popular at that time, such as Garth Brooks. I've recently begun listening to some country again, and have been pleased by what I've heard. Alan Jackson has some wonderful songs, and I've been really impressed by Martina McBride, whom Sat has introduced me to.

[Kat]

Dawn said:

I love the country music I heard growing up in the 70's and early 80's. The artists you mentioned are all excellent, and I also like the crossover artists such as Glen Campbell, Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Rabbitt, Charlie Rich and Crystal Gayle.

Big fan of these guys, too. They really remind me of my childhood, hearing them on the radio at my grandmother's house along with the country artists she used to listen to.

I'm not much into modern country, save for Martina McBride and maybe a few others. Otherwise, it's classic country all the way.

[beatles4ever]

Kat said:

Big fan of these guys, too. They really remind me of my childhood, hearing them on the radio at my grandmother's house along with the country artists she used to listen to.

I'm not much into modern country, save for Martina McBride and maybe a few others. Otherwise, it's classic country all the way.

Martina is one of the few current country ladies that I like.Reba McIntire is another.Shania Twain,though?I'll pass.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

beatles4ever said:

Martina is one of the few current country ladies that I like.Reba McIntire is another.Shania Twain,though?I'll pass.

I'm listening to Martina right now! (Big surprise, right? )

[beatles4ever]

SAT-Sissy's said:

I'm listening to Martina right now! (Big surprise, right? )

Don't shock me like that,Adam!I'm an old lady,okay? ;D

[55dodger]

I prefer the "old school" country.

Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, & Patsy Cline among others.

[Phoenixsong]

I agree, with few exceptions.

[djdave]

100% agreed.

Not to demean anyone, especially Adam (forgive and forget? .

Not surprisingly, I like big crossover-pop/country hits, especially in the early 60's with Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline (count Johnny Cash in as well).

And in the late 70's, early 80's, no one ruled like Kenny Rogers (except Lady) and Eddie Rabbitt (Rest in eternal peace). And gotta DIG those long-haired chicks like Crystal, Juice and Sylvia!!! Also Dolly's A-OK.

[Wldpuma]

Well Tracy,

Gotta agree with ya, I like Old Country music the best too!

Some of my faves are: Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, etc.

[Pete70s]

I prefer the old-school, rhinestone studded, beer drinkin', hell raisin', truck drivin', honky-tonkin' country music of the 60's & 70's. Nowadays, like Adam said, most country artists are POP artists who can't fit into any other genre at the moment, so add a little twang and it's "country" (Bon Jovi?? Country ?). Make up a stupid line dance to go with it and it's REALLY country...

"This is not your father's country music" is I quote I heard on a recent VH1 documentary. Well, thanks, but I'll take my dads country music any day of the week..

[H2IZCOOL]

pete70s said:

I prefer the old-school, rhinestone studded, beer drinkin', hell raisin', truck drivin', honky-tonkin' country music of the 60's & 70's. Nowadays, like Adam said, most country artists are POP artists who can't fit into any other genre at the moment, so add a little twang and it's "country" (Bon Jovi?? Country ?). Make up a stupid line dance to go with it and it's REALLY country...

"This is not your father's country music" is I quote I heard on a recent VH1 documentary. Well, thanks, but I'll take my dads country music any day of the week..

I know there was a term called "Countrypolitan" I don't know if it's still used. It is equated with "The Nashville Sound" and is more big production country as opposed to honky tonk country.

[cairnterrier]

In agreement. I like today's country, lots of good artists....but much of today's material has taken a swing towards crossover pop or southern rock. (not that it's a bad thing) To me, country music will always be Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, and many others!