Neil Young remains an emblematic figure in rock and folk music, with a career spanning over five decades. Known for
Category: Country
Country music is a musical genre originating in the United States, with its roots in the traditional music of the South. It is characterized by simple melodies, lyrics focused on everyday life, love, family, religion, nature and work, and the use of instruments such as the acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo and steel guitar.
Country music has evolved over time to include various sub-genres, such as country rock, bluegrass and honky-tonk. Artists such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Garth Brooks have become icons of the genre.
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo – The Byrds
This is the fifth and final album by The Byrds to feature in the list of the 1001 albums you
Music From Big Pink – The Band
The Band, a Canadian quintet, remains a fascinating enigma, a collective that redefined the contours of rock with unmatched authenticity
At Folsom Prison – Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash, famously known as “The Man in Black” for his distinctive dress code, remains an indelible icon in American
Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind) – Loretta Lynn
If there’s one woman in the American music industry who has carved out her own path despite the headwinds, it’s
I’m a Lonesome Fugitive – Merle Haggard
Many names spring to mind when you think of country music. But few, like Merle Haggard, have lived through the
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail – Buck Owens
Buck Owens, whose real name was Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., was an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born
Night Life – Ray Price
Ray Price was a country music singer and songwriter known for his unique baritone voice and his contribution to the
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music – Ray Charles
In the early 1960s, Ray Charles faced several challenges. He lost his brother George in 1961, which affected him deeply.
Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs – Marty Robbins
We take out the banjo, we sit down by the fire to discover this album of western and country music.
Tragic Songs of Life – The Louvin Brothers
A total discovery for me, here is a duo I had never heard of. That’s part of the charm of