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 * How Country Music Began**

First of all, the country music you hear on the radio was mostly influenced by Hank Williams. He sang western music from the 20's in his country. His career ran from 1947 to his sad death in 1953. In his country it mainly featured the the acoustic guitar, otherwise known as “ the portable cowboy instrument”. His music had very well played tunes that showed him as a plain and independent artist. Also, he included yodeling, that Jimmy Rodger’s made a hit with during the 20's and 30's. Country music that is about sad topics such as; losing people you love, remembering the past, and more topics like that, you are thinking of Hank William's music style.media type="youtube" key="cQmzp-NA5PM?rel=0" height="223" width="273"

Other artists, such as Loretta Lynn, Pasty, and others, used that style through the 50's and 60's. Since 1989, county music has had its southern sound mixed with the twangy guitar sound. Though now days, it is starting to have pop music added into it. Many newer country artists, like Taylor Swift, are using the “halfbreed” style of County, a mix between country and Pop. This is the true beginning of country music, and the end is not near. ..

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