Country music has definitely become one of the most popular forms of music over the many decades that it has been in existance. This type of music is listened to in almost every place in the world. From old-time artists like Jimmie Rodgers all the way up to Keith Urban, country music has certainly evolved. Western swing, honky tonk, cowboy music, outlaw country, bluegrass, and many other sub-genres of country are all included in the country music umbrella.

A modern country band or ensemble usually consists of drums, both acoustic and electric guitar, bass, vocals and keyboard but will also sometimes include fiddle and lap-steel guitar.

If someone thinks about the place that country music stands out in, that would have to be Nashville, Tennessee. With places like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall Of Fame, Nashville is the only place to go if you are a serious country music fan and want to learn about the history of the genre.

There are literally thousands of country singers both past and present. Some of the most influential has to be Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Patsy Cline and Merle Haggard. Songs from these singers can still be heard on the radio today.

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