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The term is traditionally associated with , , , , , , , , , , , and the later career renaissance of , with a few female vocalists such as and . It was encapsulated in the 1976 album . A related subgenre is .|

Remember, also, though you might spark some interest with tales of the places you've been, that many country folks haven't traveled beyond the county seat. Sure, they're curious about the outside world, but "where you are is where it's at" in their minds. It probably won't be long before you feel the same way.|

Many musicians performed and recorded songs in any number of styles. , for example, played but also recorded songs that can be called . Between 1947 and 1949, country crooner placed eight songs in the top 10.|

Derived from the traditional Western and honky tonk musical styles of the late 1950s and 1960s, including (whose band, the "Cherokee Cowboys", included and ) and mixed with the anger of an alienated subculture of the nation during the period, outlaw country revolutionized the genre of country music.|

Outside of the United States, Canada has the largest country music fan and artist base, something that is to be expected given the two countries' proximity and cultural parallels. Mainstream country music is culturally ingrained in the , Ontario, and in . developed in Atlantic Canada in the form of Scottish, Acadian and Irish folk music popular amongst Irish, French and Scottish immigrants to Canada's Atlantic Provinces (, Nova Scotia, , and ). Like the southern United States and , all four regions are of heavy stock and rural; as such, the development of traditional music in the Maritimes somewhat mirrored the development of country music in the US South and Appalachia. Country and Western music never really developed separately in Canada; however, after its introduction to Canada, following the spread of radio, it developed quite quickly out of the Atlantic Canadian traditional scene. While true Atlantic Canadian traditional music is very Celtic or "" in nature, even today, the lines have often been blurred. Certain areas often are viewed as embracing one strain or the other more openly. For example, in Newfoundland the traditional music remains very unique and in nature, whereas traditional musicians in other parts of the region may play both genres interchangeably.|

By the 1990s, country music had attained crossover success in the pop charts, with artists like and singing "", and country star winning the for Best Female Artist in 2003. The crossover influence of Australian country is also evident in the music of successful contemporary bands and the . has been heavily influenced by the country artist . In 2000, Cash, covered Cave's "" on the album , seemingly repaying Cave for the compliment he paid by covering Cash's "The Singer" (originally "") on his album. Subsequently, Cave cut a duet with Cash on a version of ' "" for Cash's album (2002).|

Canada (or IDD) is used when dialing the Canada to the country (Refer to code or Canada ). Do use Canada IDD when dialing Canada.|

Canada Country Code is used when dialing Canada from Canada. Canada Country Code is however used when dialing Canada.|

Despite the appeal of the Nashville sound, many traditional country artists emerged during this period and dominated the genre: , , , , and among them.|

The country music scene largely kept the music of the and at a distance, despite the similarity in instrumentation and origins (see, for instance, ' negative reception during their appearance on the ). The main concern was politics: the folk revival was largely driven by progressive activists, a stark contrast to the culturally conservative audiences of country music. Only a handful of folk artists, such as , and Canadian musician , would cross over into country music after the folk revival died out.|

Country music was aided by the 's Docket 80-90, which led to a significant expansion of in the 1980s by adding numerous higher-fidelity FM signals to rural and suburban areas. At this point, country music was mainly heard on rural stations; the expansion of FM was particularly helpful to country music, which migrated to FM from the AM band as AM became overcome by (the country music stations that stayed on AM developed the format for the AM audience). At the same time, stations already in rural areas began abandoning the format (leading to its effective demise) to adopt country music as well. This wider availability of country music led to producers seeking to polish their product for a wider audience. Another force leading to changes in the country music industry was the changing sound of rock music, which was increasingly being influenced by the noisier, less melodic scene. "New country" ended up absorbing rock influence from more electric musicians that were too melodic for modern rock but too electric for the classic country music sound. (A number of "" artists, especially ones such as and , are more closely associated with the modern country music scene than that of the modern rock scene.)|

Whether you’re located on the east or west side of the Mississippi River, Country Jam USA 2013 will allow you to witness some of the genre’s finest acts. The festival will be settling down in two locations this summer, and the first event will take place in Mack, Colo., from June 20-23. The Country Jam Colorado lineup will be headlined by Montgomery Gentry (June 20), Pistol Annies and (June 21), (June 22), and (June 23). Over the duration of the weekend, the main acts will be supported by artists such as Lee Brice, LoCash Cowboys, Parmalee, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Uncle Kracker, Randy Houser, Sawyer Brown, and Western Underground.|

"Country music is the combination of African and European folk songs coming together and doing a little right here in the American south. They came together at some , and somebody snuck a black person into the room, and he danced with a white lady, and music was born."|

Signed to Lofton Creek Records in 2006, the band topped the country charts that year with its debut single "I Loved Her First", also the title track to its debut album.|

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