Country music sounds boring to most of the people around us, but it was a special day for all the people who love the genre. It’s a time for them to come together, listen, celebrate, share the same vibe and remember the good old songs of country music.
In 1950, Country Music Deejay Association (CMDJA), made an initiative to honour singer and songwriter, James Charles Rodgers, also known as Jimmie Rodgers, as the Father of Country Music. To commemorate his honour, this day is celebrated as National Country Music Day all around the world.
This genre of music originated in Atlanta, Georgia in the 1920’s. It consists of simple harmonies accompanied by string instruments like banjos, guitars, fiddles and harmonicas.
The world has seen some amazing country singers in the past few decades who have made an immense contribution. We tried to remember some.
1. Johnny Cash
One of the best-selling artists of all time, will always be remembered as the country music icon especially for his signature song ‘Folsom Poison Blues’.
2. Reba McEntrie
Referred to as ‘The Queen of Country’ and is one of the best-selling artists, with her two hit singles ‘How Blue’ and ‘Somebody Should Leave’.
3. Dolly Parton
The singer with a career everyone wants and admires, nominee and winner of every American
award from Grammy, Academy Award, Country Music Association, American Music Awards,
Emmy Awards, Tony Awards to Golden Globe. She has it all, only because of her contribution to country music.
4. Luke Bryan
Winner of Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and American
Music Awards, he has nine albums which hit the number spot in the charts, especially, ‘We Rode in Trucks’ from his album, ‘I’ll Stay Me’.
5. Garth Brooks
Rock and Roll elements in country music has given him the name of the best-selling solo albums artist, in the USA and worldwide. He is also included in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Happy listening!
