09-04-2008
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ohio, USA
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I think I can answer this question with some form of intelligence 
Country music gets its roots in the southern united states, more specifically, the Appalachian Mountains. It began with celtic music, gospel music, and traditional folk music which included yodeling. Then in the 1920's, country music evolved into what was known as "hillbilly" music, since the music came from the "hills of Appalachia". The music was rich with fiddles, banjos, dulcimers, mandolins, and guitars. This term was changed in the 1940's to be known as Country music,since the term hillbilly was deemed degrading. During this post depression era, country music was very popular because of the barn dancing, line dancing, and square dance that evolved during this time and encompassed the use of country music. The genre expanded in the 1970's to become "country and western". Although, today, it has reverted back to a single genre "country". I must also add that country music is one of the fastest growing music genre's in the music industry.
Does it reflect the society that created it? Absolutely. The instruments that made country music unique in the beginning are still used today. Not to mention that country music still has its roots in the Appalachian region better known as Nashville, TN Cowboy hats, boots, jeans, and T-shirts still seem to be the "country" look on stage as well as the clothing worn daily in these areas. The music still reflects life's stories, and its gospel beginnings.
Is the music Valuable? Why dont you ask the millions of fans that question 
Hope my Opus helped you!
Magic
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country music 101?
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