Last month I issued a challenge: “Define Country Music.” The only rule was you couldn't mention a specific artist. Here are some of the responses.
“Country music is music from the heart,” says Mighty Tim Robbins. “Be it sad, happy, or just in a playful mood … it describes who we are as a people of this great country.”
“Country music is music from the heart,” says Mighty Tim Robbins. “Be it sad, happy, or just in a playful mood … it describes who we are as a people of this great country.”
Brian Edwards was more concise. “Country music is three chords and the truth.”
I liked Debbie Seean's definition. “The sound of folks living their lives.” Dougie Freshie had similar ideas from a teenage boy's perspective. “(Country music is...) Redneck Yacht Club and Hot Women!”
Ginny Fisher: "Country music is about life. It's about living, loving, heartache and faith. Country music is about real people."
I liked Debbie Seean's definition. “The sound of folks living their lives.” Dougie Freshie had similar ideas from a teenage boy's perspective. “(Country music is...) Redneck Yacht Club and Hot Women!”
Ginny Fisher: "Country music is about life. It's about living, loving, heartache and faith. Country music is about real people."
You can see a theme. My definition is “relatable life experiences set to music,” and that seems to jive with what the majority. So tell me again why Taylor Swift “isn't country?” Why are people trying to argue Rascal Flatts is a pop-band? What about Kid Rock, Colt Ford and, once upon a time, Shania Twain? Next time someone tries to argue one of your favorites “isn't real country music” issue this challenge.
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