3 Reasons Why Country Music Blogs Rock | Leslu
July 19th, 2010
We cannot deny the fact that country music has been one of the most popular genres of music of all time. In fact, this kind of tune has been with us for decades and since then, it has gone far in terms of acceptance and fame. This type of music, which can be characterized by its soft rhythms, pleasant melodies, and of course, the traditional American “twang” (which is not that common in modern country songs anymore), has been rocking the hit charts for as long as we can remember. Now, aside from the airwaves, this favorite genre has also invaded the online world with the proliferation of various country music blogs. Country music blogs rock for a number of reasons but here you will find the most common reasons why so many people are into this kind of blog.
Country Music Linked with Viagra for Women?
June 27th, 2010
As ricidulous (we meant to spell it that way) as it seems, the New York Times has an op-ed piece that tries to link Country Music with Viagra for women. Yes, folks, they really try hard to link America’s Hot Country genre to the need women may have for a libido stimulant. Read the rest of this entry »
Country Music Isn’t Country Any More? Who Says?
June 22nd, 2010
Almost everywhere you look, there’s somebody saying Country Music isn’t Country any more. Problem with that claim is somebody somewhere has been saying that for years and years.
As the story goes, even Hank Williams Sr., as legendary as they get in Country, was accused of something like heresy when he put some simple drums in his band. Many of the legends of the 50’s and 60’s were accused of ruining Country when they invented the Nashville Sound, a move that revitalized Country Music and made it bigger than ever. Read the rest of this entry »
Country Music: It’s not just for people any more. Corporate sponsors’ cash sings to country music
June 14th, 2010
We all know how Country Music is gaining listenership, resisting the downward pressure of CD sales and increasing download sales… about 25% during the past year, far more than any other major genre. But it may surprise some to learn how major companies have found that it can increase product sales. Read the rest of this entry »
CMA Music Festival: The Biggest Music Event Dedicated to a Genre, Anywhere. It’s Almost Here
June 8th, 2010
While the CMA Music Festival officially starts June 10 and runs through the 13th, many of the side events are already up and running. You see, the big event at LP Field, otherwise known as Titan Stadium, is only part of the whole thing. Smaller side shows go on all around Nashville, in so many venues it’s hard to find out about them all, much less list them. You almost have to be here and find out about them one by one. But there is more below. Read the rest of this entry »