The Classic Rhythms of Country Western Music

 

Good country western music has been around for a long time and it has become more popular then ever. It originally emerged from the traditional folk songs of the immigrants who came to settle in the New World. They enhanced the sounds of their music with the use of fiddles and guitars and as the population headed west many folk songs began to be more contemporary with the new country they were in. Thus, tunes like many of those brought from countries like Ireland eventually evolved into country western music.

Much of it started with bluegrass, which were the lively instrumentals that were so popular to dance to. Then of course the cowboys added their own innovations such as the western ballads about outlaws and lawmen. As country western music became more popular, particularly in the south and west artists emerged that added their own unique talents to the genre. Cowboy stars like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Dale Evans made big hits when they took their songs to the movie and television industry. Roy Acuff and the Grand Ole Opry put the music in front of everyone and stars like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams caused it to be even more popular in the 1950’s.

Now country western music has spawned its own dance crazes that range from the traditional two-step to the ever-popular line dances. Whether you like the traditional, honky tonk, bluegrass, or modern forms of country western music you can find it being performed in every corner of the country. Modern performers like Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, ad Charlie Daniels appeal to every age group.

The country western music CDs and concerts are no longer just for country folk. The music has crossed ethnic and class lies to be enjoyed by everyone and it appears that its popularity will continue to grow.