This style mixes elements of folk music with often wryly humorous lyrics, echoes of the poetry of lonesome cowboys. Universally sung to guitar accompaniment, modern country tends to be about the simple things of life such as love, work, and families. Drinking, cars and trucks also figure heavily in country lyrics. Popular artists include Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton. Subgenres and related styles include rockabilly, bluegrass, and country-rock.
Country music news for the country music enthusiast. Artist profiles, concert and event photos and reviews, charity and benefit event coverage, new artist and new album news. http://www.thanksforthemusic.com/
News and information about country music in Australia, including news, charts, awards, new releases, events, and links. http://www.countrymusic.asn.au/
Travel agency for country music fans, offering themed vacations. Includes available packages and contact information. http://www.CountryMusicTravel.com/
Dedicated to offering stories and features not offered in other trade papers and publications. Includes headlines and editorials. http://www.angelfire.com/tn/nna/index.html
Yesterday's legends to the newest up and coming country singers and songwriters. Reviews, profiles, audio samples, videos, commentaries and news. http://www.mkoc.com/
Album list, charts, birthdays, almanac, UK radio and television show schedule, UK tour and event dates, trivia, awards, interviews, and categorized links. http://www.countrymusicfile.co.uk/
Traditional and classic country news, CD and concert reviews, discographies, artist biographies, country music history, charts, voting, message board, radio station, and links. http://www.takinthecountryback.com/
Concise illustrated articles trace the style from the beginnings in Tennessee in the 1920s to the post-1990 new traditionalists. http://www.roughstock.com/history/
Collection of historical costumes, memorabilia, instruments, photographs, manuscripts and other objects tell the story of country music. Includes hours, admission rates, directions and contact details. Located in Nashville, Tennessee. http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/
News and information about UK bands, artists and events. Includes a noticeboard, e-pals section, canned radio and song clips. http://www.countrymusic.org.uk/