Country music, also known as "country & western music," is a combination of musical styles found in the Appalachians and the Southern United States. Until the 1940s, it was known as "hillbilly music," until that term was decided to be politically incorrect.
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Features the latest information on the country music scene. Includes photos and videos, upcoming events, media center, ACM awards index, and information about the academy.
http://www.acmcountry.com
Features music by country and rock musician Billy Starr, including the album 'Return of the Rockabilly Man.' Also offers unknown musicians the opportunity to promote their own music in 'The Garage.'
http://billy-starr.com/
The Country Music website is a great resource for fans and producers of country music to come together to discuss their interests. You can also access a chord generator, a music tool that can help you create your own music. You can also download country music MP3s here.
http://www.countrytabs.com
Country Music Association World
The multimedia section of the website has podcasts and videos where you learn more about country music. The website also has a country music hall of fame where you can learn about the leading figures of this genre of music.
http://www.cmaworld.com
The Country Music Hall of Fame website is a great place to learn about one of America's most popular types of music, country music. You can can also access issues of the Journal of Country Music. You can also buy tickets for the County Music Hall of Fame here.
http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com
The Country Music in Britain website has information about country music artists in Great Britain. Whether you want to find out more about Richard Murray, Gunsmoke, Mike Feeney, Chris James and Tim Dunn. The website also has an Internet radio station where you can listen to country music online.
http://www.cmib.co.uk
The Country Music Television provides lots of information about country music including artists such as Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney. You can also access a TV schedule for Country Music Television here. You can also watch country music videos on this website.
http://www.cmt.com
Country Music Television, Canada
The Country Music Television (CMT) provides a great way to find out about the country music scene in Canada. You can find more about Doc Walker, Mark Jacob, Kellie Pickler and many other artists. You can also find out about the CMT's upcoming concerts and events across Canada and the United States.
http://www.cmt.ca
The Countrypolitian website has information on this classic genre of music. You can learn about artists such as Faron Young, Porter Wagoner, Mike Ireland, Crystal Gayle, David Ball and Lynn Anderson. The website also has photos of fans of countrypolitian music as well, a great place to show your passion for this music.
http://www.countrypolitan.com
Provides the latest news and information on country music. Includes an artist directory, show information and schedules, fan zone, sweepstakes, music videos, photo galleries and celebrity Q&A.
http://www.gactv.com/
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee. With it origins in 1925 as a one-hour radio barn dance, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history. The phrase "Grand Ole Opry" was first used in 1927. The history of the Opry is related here, along with an introduction to the Opry Entertainment Group, which currently owns and operates it. Tickets may be purchased online, including hose for backstage tours and special events.
https://www.opry.com/
Roughstock is a great website for country music aficionados. The website provides the latest country music news, album reviews, lyrics, audio, video and a lot more. The website also offers an active community where fans converge and discuss the latest happenings in the country music scene.
http://www.roughstock.com
