Music has been around since the beginning of time. Many artists express themselves by writing songs to convey emotions, tell fictional stories, or to share their own experiences. The human mind attaches many senses and feelings to melodies; they are tied to moments in life. Everyone feels the same emotions even though people are all different and unique. Songs are written about all sorts of feelings such as happiness, sadness, angriness, and sorrow. For example, if a person is having a bad day he can find a song relating to how he is feeling. American Idol, a reality show, auditions millions of young adults who have a passion for music and want their talent to be recognized. Carrie Underwood is the season four winner of the show. Since her success in 2005, she has become a very popular country music star by having many hit songs and receiving two Grammy's. The song "Before He Cheats," is one of her best, because it shows off her award winning vocals and expresses emotions of strong willed females.…
It is a common idea to people who don’t listen to country music, that it is only about trucks and tractors, breakups, etc. but to people who do listen to country music know that there is more to it than that. Yes, there are several songs that fit the stereotype, for example “We Rode in Trucks” by Luke Bryan, and “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood, Which is one of the most well known breakup songs in country music. But there Are several songs that show that country music is more about the story the lyrics tell.…
There are a lot of country singers that are successful but nobody tops George Strait. He is known for being the “King of Country Music.” George Strait produces some of the most beautiful music in the world! He has come a long way since the beginning. He started playing music with his Army-sponsored band while he was stationed in Hawaii.…
Touching hearts. Capturing love. Singing soulfully. Those all are just some reasons why the amazing Garth Brooks is loved all around the world. Garth Brooks is a singular country singer. He makes wonderful music that is special for his fans. He also makes everything in his songs so loving and peaceful. People are so appalled by his performances. While multitasking with many other careers, Garth Brooks has a very successful career in singing by having energetic performances and winning many awards.…
Country music is everywhere, whether it comes from a truck stereo, blaring from a bar room, or a young kid upstairs singing in hopes of one day becoming the next big thing in music. One might overlook it, but the person next to them just as well could be that young kid, starting out in a small town. Two such kids, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert were once small town girls who no one expected to make it in the big time. Coming from similar backgrounds to the start of their careers, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert share the same kind of love and passion for country music, which shows through their accomplishments and the mark they made through music industry.…
Pretty much every song I’ve written is either something that’s personal to me or something I know somebody’s been through. Just write about real life, that’s what it’s about."…
My identity is music. Music is an open window into which we are. One only has to look through this window to see our moods, personality, and our hopes and dreams. When looking through this open window, I see myself caught in waves of sorrow in my own life. In between the phrases of music, my life is being told.…
There is such a wide range of what can be considered alternative music, which is another reason why I love it so much. The spectrum can start anywhere from Keaton Henson or Vance Joy, to the Civil Wars, David Bowie, and Hozier. Even within those artists lies hundreds of different styles, such as with Keaton Henson. His music can range from soft, sad melodies, to loud, angry lyrics, scratching its way from his throat. With country music, that spectrum is diminishes immensely. All country music sounds the same, making it difficult to decipher which artist is singing, especially with their southern…
In addition, being born in Texas has also been part in the shaping of my identity. Since I was born and live in Texas, “Country music” is also one of the types of music genres that has involved…
Today there are many different types of music; Rap, Hip-Hop, Classic Rock, Rock, Jazz, Southern Rock, and many more. But now Country Music has inspired all ages from young to old, from people getting married, death in familys, losing close friends, then to break ups, to best friends, from animals and clothes. It's the all around truth about everyday life, they talk about Big Ol' Pick-Up trucks, hunting, then going out having fun in the mud. If any music inspired me the most it would definatly be Country music. But two Country singers inspired me the most.…
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Faith Hill a well renowned country musician since the early 90’s stated that, “Country music is the people 's music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are.” This style of music originated in Bristol, Tennessee on August 1, 1927 when Ralph Peer signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family to record their music under the label known as Victor Records.…
Country folk music is a traditional style of music in the United States with banjo and acoustic guitar. I used to play the acoustic guitar as a teenager; my instructor…
As a young child, I tended to become ill often. The doctors blamed my weak immune system on the fact that I contracted mononucleosis and was hospitalized for two months at a young age. The consensus was that over time my immune system would improve and I would outgrow any other issues. I continued to get very ill with bleeding sores constantly lining my mouth and throat throughout my elementary schooling. I noticed my condition was drastically worsening as I ended my sophomore year of highschool. I entered my junior year chronically ill. I missed over thirty percent of the year due to being so ill. I went almost all of junior year teaching myself the information my peers were able to learn in class. I became so physically tired that even getting out of bed was exhausting. I was living with such pain that my parents decided to seek the top…
Jane: My favourite is Rock and Roll music; however, I have to say that country melodies can be quite enticing. I can listen to them all day long.…