Country Music

[joshcowin]

Thought I'd start a topic for country music lovers.

I have been into it for a fair while now, 15 years probably. I like a massive range from George Strait to Cadillac three and most in between.

So what do you like, who have you seen, who are you planning on seeing?

[Skyedriver]

Went through a spell of listening to Bob Harris on a Thursday
Eric Church stands out
Alan Jackson
Alison Kraus
Will Hoge
James McMurtry
Steve Earle (saw him at the Sage) with the Mastersons who I didn't enjoy



There were a few more but mind has gone blank and a few I couldn't stand.
Sunny Sweeny comes to mind

[S100HP]

Don't know much about country but do enjoy Zac Brown Band. Any similar suggestions?

[audidoody]

Any or all ...

Commander Cody (We've Got A Live One Here)
Asleep at The Wheel
Waylon Jennings
Emmylou Harris (any of the Hot Band albums)
Bill Kirchen
Dwight Yoakam (Guitars Cadillacs etc)
John Hiatt (Bring the family)
Vince Gill (for the guitar playing)
Jerry Reed (a 'Best of")
Merle Haggard (a 'Best of")
Hank Williams
John Prine
Rodney Crowell
Guy Clark

[suthol]

There's an incredibly rich vein to mine in the country genres.

For the younger folk the crossover artists will make you comfortable and get you started but you will almost certainly tire of them quickly and dig in to find out where it all came from.

Very early country music has Celtic roots and in the Deep South you'll find French influence in Cajun music.

Marty Stuart and The Superlatives are an absolute must and the Turnpike Troubadors are a lot of fun.

The guitarists in the genre also are often brilliant and in no particular order check out.
Bill Kirchen ( already mentioned + was in Commander Cody )
Brad Paisley ( great singer but should not be allowed to write lyrics )
Redd Volkaert
Johnny Hiland
Brent Mason
Duke Levine
John Jorgensen
Vince Gill ( sings like an angel )
Albert Lee
John 5 ( very serious country player )
Steve Morse ( as for J 5 )
Hellecasters ( includes John Jorgensen )
Big John Stannard ( RIP )
Doc Watson
Molly Tuttle

Then there's the aliens who are masters of the pedal steel and lap steel

[Skyedriver]

Asleep at The Wheel

Emmylou Harris (any of the Hot Band albums)

John Hiatt (Bring the family)

Rodney Crowell
Guy Clark

Agree with these, especially Emmy Lou Harris and her Pancho and Lefty classic and never thought to include John Hiatt, always thought him more a sort of blues but it's country blues...

Also posted above is Albert Lee, I never thought to include him but of course he is country, having played with Emmy Lou in the earlier days, as well as being an Everly Brother for a while and a Hogans Hero and a great solo artist

Seen Albert numerous times and think he's one of the guitar greats, and a really nice guy too.

[offspring86]

I’m a big country fan, I’m fortunate enough to be over in Nashville until the new year so I’m living around it currently!

A few artists I haven’t seen mentioned:

Chris Stapleton (obviously)
Tyler Childers
Brent Cobb
Lillie Mae

[EVO575]

Mary Gauthier is great

[stablemate]

EVO575 said:

Mary Gauthier is great

Another vote for Mary. Only a recent discovery for me after a friend posted some usually rubbish content on Facebook about their favourite albums. One of them was Mercy Now from Mary Gauthier. Having never heard of her I wandered onto YouTube and the first track I heard was Falling Out Of Love. Hooked from there.

[stablemate]

There's a fantastic radio show "Country In My Veins", that's broadcast on a variety of stations throughout the UK. I listen to it via the internet on Spitfire on Thursdays at 21:00. Worth a listen to discover a lot of new and varied country music.

[joshcowin]

No mention of George Straight?

Glad there is some interest in it!

[joshcowin]

S100HP said:

Don't know much about country but do enjoy Zac Brown Band. Any similar suggestions?

Midland, the song ' drinking problem ' is great!

[joshcowin]

offspring86 said:

I’m a big country fan, I’m fortunate enough to be over in Nashville until the new year so I’m living around it currently!

A few artists I haven’t seen mentioned:

Chris Stapleton (obviously)
Tyler Childers
Brent Cobb
Lillie Mae

Love Chris Stapleton, Eric Church's latest album is also pretty good!

Have you managed to see anyone perform out there? Its my dream holiday to visit Nashville and see either Alan Jackson or Tim Mcgraw, at the Opre!

[WolfieBot]

joshcowin said:

Love Chris Stapleton, Eric Church's latest album is also pretty good!

Have you managed to see anyone perform out there? Its my dream holiday to visit Nashville and see either Alan Jackson or Tim Mcgraw, at the Opre!

I spent a few days in Nashville, didn't see any big names but the beauty of being able to walk into any bar at any time and see decent live music was just brilliant.

[joshcowin]

WolfieBot said:

I spent a few days in Nashville, didn't see any big names but the beauty of being able to walk into any bar at any time and see decent live music was just brilliant.

I bet! One day I will get out there!

[Roofless Toothless]

Thanks. Another thread that makes me feel like a living fossil.

When I saw the title the first thing I thought of was The Carter Family!

The suggestions above tell me you are all thinking of much more modern stuff. Still, with that in mind, I would like to suggest The Carolina Chocolate Drops.

[gareth_r]

There's a good documentary on iPlayer at the moment

Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou -- https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b081sx50/sis...

[audidoody]

No mention of Carlene Carter? There is now!

[DeejRC]

Big fan here.

Part of the reason I decided to make my journey back to the West Country on thurs and work from home Friday was the absolute delight of having Whispering Bob accompany me. Not to mention avoiding the M5 on Friday nights!

[deeen]

I've started trying Kris Country as one of my digital radio stations in the car, I find some of the modern country seems samey and whiney, is that trying to be "crossover"? Other stuff seems simpler and brings a smile - "I've got friends in low places", "Redneck yacht club", etc.