Country music, which has been America's all-time favorite, is an amalgamation of popular forms of music originating in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Country music has always been the heart and soul of America so much so that it has produced two of the top-selling artists of all time, both from the soil of America; these stalwarts were Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. The first six months of 2006 have been the golden period of country music in the US when the sale of albums increased to 36 millions! In 2000, many rock and pop stars have ventured into country music; Richard Marx, Alison Krauss, Bon Jovi are some of these stars. 2005 saw Carrie Underwood creating history by becoming the seventh woman to win Entertainer of the Year for Academy of Country Music Awards. Taylor Swift rose as a major pop Country artist in 2008. The Academy of Country Music...
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Country music, which has been America's all-time favorite, is an amalgamation of popular forms of music originating in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Country music has always been the heart and soul of America so much so that it has produced two of the top-selling artists of all time, both from the soil of America; these stalwarts were Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. The first six months of 2006 have been the golden period of country music in the US when the sale of albums increased to 36 millions! In 2000, many rock and pop stars have ventured into country music; Richard Marx, Alison Krauss, Bon Jovi are some of these stars. 2005 saw Carrie Underwood creating history by becoming the seventh woman to win Entertainer of the Year for Academy of Country Music Awards. Taylor Swift rose as a major pop Country artist in 2008. The Academy of Country Music named George Strait ‘Artist of the Decade’ in 2009.
The country musicians have captivated the hearts of umpteen Americans thereby encouraging a vast subsequent fan following. Whether by treasuring signed musical instruments, framed plaques and photos or by collecting Signed Albums, the fans keep their stars close to themselves in some way or the other. Talented country performers have carried on the legacy of rich country music in America and have passed on the baton successfully to the next generation of talent. In recent times pop-oriented country is among the top sellers in America!
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