Ladies of Country
The most awarded country artist of all time; Many musicians consider her to be a versatile musician who can perform well in any genre
Carrie Underwood
produced the first commercial recordings of country music
Fiddlin' John Carson
Credited with giving the name record companies used for country music
Al Hopkins and the Hill Billies
One of the most popular country performers of the 21st century
Brad Paisley
A song that is best described as a slow feel; mainly tells a story
Ballad
Canadian singer and songwriter; Known as the “Queen of Country Pop”; Became the best-selling female country artist in history
Shania Twain
TPA artist who recorded country songs to revitalize his career and sold millions of copies.
Vernon Dalhart
Popularized western swing.
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Influential singer and songwriter; Themes of sorrow, morals and redemption; Incorporated fuller instrumentation in many songs; Was married to June Carter; Known as the “Man in Black”; Had a folk and rock feel, as well
Johnny Cash
Radio program showcased country music; became the longest running show on radio
Grand Ole Opry
American singer, songwriter, performer and actress; Know for her stage presence and popularity in many facets; Paved the way for country female artists to come
Dolly Parton
“Singing Brakeman” and “Ramblin’ Man”; helped popularize the use of steel guitar in country music and helped country music move westward
Jimmie Rodgers
Lester Flatt (guitarist) and Earl Scruggs (banjo player); American Bluegrass band; Known for Appalachian region style and feel of theme; Rhythm guitar and vocals/banjo
The Foggy Mountain Boys
American singer and songwriter; Loved for his performances and simplicity; Themes of nature and beauty of life; Had major success in the 1970s
John Denver
Label used by record companies for music performed by Af-Am
Race
“Queen of Country” ;75 million records sold worldwide; Huge success in 90s and currently
Reba McEntire
1st black star of country music and radio
Deford Bailey
Entered the “Outlaw” country genre as a protest to the 1960s “Nashville Sound”
Willie Nelson
“The Singing Cowboy” and the most successful of them in films
Gene Autry
Label used by record companies for country music performed by whites
Hillbilly
Family group that represented family values and performed traditional music
The Carter Family
Established the singer as the main attraction of country music instead of instrumental music
Roy Acuff
Incorporates themes of rock and pop into genre of country; Second best-selling artist of all time after The Beatles and before Elvis; Known for savvy stage presence and suave voice
Garth Brooks
Early American Folk singer, songwriter and performer; Themes of anti-fascism and socialism; Influenced and inspired numerous generations to come with themes of politics and musicality
Woody Guthrie
Used it for cheap entertainment. Major source of public entertainment. Public decided what was popular.
Jukebox