Country music is alive, well and enjoyed the world over. Though country music songs conjure up thoughts of the firefly speckled summer nights of the deep South, country music songs are hot in locales as far away as Germany and Asia. As country music becomes more and more popular, we are seeing cross over hits from groups such Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts and the birth of country pop princesses like Taylor Swift. In the past, country music has covered topics from lost love to home town. new country songs and country-pop cross overs cover the some of the same territory with a modern flavor.
While country-pop is crossing over with a growing popularity, traditional country songs and pop have been mixed for years. The song "Rhinesone Cowboy" was an awesome hit by Glen Campbell, and other artists like John Denver have carved a hot trail into this new country song journey since the 1970's. Olivia Newton-John even brought out a great new country pop style song in the 1970's called "Let Me Be There". Since then other country pop style songs have been written by the drove, Dolly Parton, with such popular hits like "Why'd You Come Here Lookin' Like That" and "Yellow Roses" as well as her awesome self-penned hit "9 to 5" and she popularized "I Will Always Love You" the amazing soundtrack from the movie "The Body Guard" with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.
The country pop genre experienced a revival in the 1990s in the hands of country queens like Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood and LeeAnn Rimes with hits that topped both the country and pop charts such as "Independence Day" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight". Groups like the Dixie Chicks and Lonestar were able to attract fans from both traditional country music listeners and contemporary and pop music lovers.
These days, new country songs and stars are crossing over into the pop genre as much as ever. Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum showed presence at the Grammies, Swift taking home 4 awards, and Lady Antebellum leaving with 5 awards. Taylor Swift is the youngest artist, and only country solo artist to win Album of the Year for her album, "Fearless."
Country music cross overs have a long history, and are only becoming more and more popular. The ability to pull fans from both traditional country music listeners and lovers of pop and contemporary music has crafted careers for many artists and listeners reap the benefits. Whether you are a die hard Patsy Cline lover, or can't get enough of the latest boy band or pop diva, great country-pop cross overs should have a place in your record collection or MP3 player.
While country-pop is crossing over with a growing popularity, traditional country songs and pop have been mixed for years. The song "Rhinesone Cowboy" was an awesome hit by Glen Campbell, and other artists like John Denver have carved a hot trail into this new country song journey since the 1970's. Olivia Newton-John even brought out a great new country pop style song in the 1970's called "Let Me Be There". Since then other country pop style songs have been written by the drove, Dolly Parton, with such popular hits like "Why'd You Come Here Lookin' Like That" and "Yellow Roses" as well as her awesome self-penned hit "9 to 5" and she popularized "I Will Always Love You" the amazing soundtrack from the movie "The Body Guard" with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.
The country pop genre experienced a revival in the 1990s in the hands of country queens like Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood and LeeAnn Rimes with hits that topped both the country and pop charts such as "Independence Day" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight". Groups like the Dixie Chicks and Lonestar were able to attract fans from both traditional country music listeners and contemporary and pop music lovers.
These days, new country songs and stars are crossing over into the pop genre as much as ever. Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum showed presence at the Grammies, Swift taking home 4 awards, and Lady Antebellum leaving with 5 awards. Taylor Swift is the youngest artist, and only country solo artist to win Album of the Year for her album, "Fearless."
Country music cross overs have a long history, and are only becoming more and more popular. The ability to pull fans from both traditional country music listeners and lovers of pop and contemporary music has crafted careers for many artists and listeners reap the benefits. Whether you are a die hard Patsy Cline lover, or can't get enough of the latest boy band or pop diva, great country-pop cross overs should have a place in your record collection or MP3 player.
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Learn more about Adam Price, by visiting his country music blog Country Fusion for the latest modern country pop store.
