Genre Country

Country music originated from the rural, southern regions of the USA in the early 20th century; born of early folk and blues music, the melodic ballads of early country music became a staple of popular American culture over the forthcoming years, as the genre soon became synonymous with Hollywood’s ever-burgeoning Western movie soundtracks throughout the first half century.

Hit Giants: Country: Telamo offers an unparalleled musical journey through the history of the country genre. The 4CD compilation proudly presents the 80 greatest country hits from past to present The Hit Giants: Country is far more than a mere collection of songs - it is a tribute to the artists, songwriters and musicians who shaped and continue to inspire the genre. This double CD invites both loyal fans and new explorers to experience the fascination of country music in all its facets. Whether youre cowboy hat-wearing line dancer or appreciate beauty of honest music, compilation promises unrestricted excitement.

Greatest Ever Country gathers together some of the most classic, and the best contemporary, artists and songs that the genre has to offer. Although the UK’s appetite for Country isn’t as vast as that of our US cousins, the Country songs that resonate here cut deep. From the nostalgic stylings of Hank Williams and Johnny Cash to the subtle Americana sensibilities of Ryan Adams to the smash hit country pop of KD Lang and Billy Ray Cyrus, Country is a broad church. Come and worship in it.

Country music, also known as country and western (or simply country), and hillbilly music, is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as American folk music (especially Appalachian folk and Western music) and blues.

Waylon Jennings If any one performer personified the outlaw country movement of the '70s, it was Waylon Jennings. Though he had been a professional musician since the late '50s, it wasn't until the '70s that Waylon, with his imposing baritone and stripped-down, updated honky tonk, became a superstar. Jennings rejected the conventions of Nashville, refusing to record with the industry's legions of studio musicians and insisting that his music never resemble the string-laden, pop-inflected sounds that were coming out of Nashville in the '60s and '70s.

This new 67-track collection from Now! showcases the very best of the all-American genre that is country music. Included are the likes of Dolly Parton, Leann Rimes, Glen Campbell and more. Eventually, most records from Nashville featured this style of production and the Nashville sound began to incorporate strings and vocal choirs. Most of its songs are built around three chords and a plain melody, but these forms are so basic, they allow for many different styles, from the gritty sounds of honky tonk to the jazzy improvisations of Western Swing. Although it sometimes faded away from view, Western swing remained popular throughout, occasionally experiencing upswings in popularity.

Country Sweet 'N' Sentimental is a 4CD box set/compilation released in 1993 by Reader's Digest. It features an incredible amount of classic country songs by the genre's most influential and respected artists.

Ace's spin-off of their Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll series - Chartbusters USA - is always a popular and strong selling line. As with Golden Age, Chartbusters has its own sub-series of Special Editions. This month Ace add to that sub-series with a long overdue Special Country Edition, featuring Country chart hits that also crossed over to the Hot 100 between 1963 and 1970. Many of the genre's greatest names are featured here, along with some of country's most successful songs of all time. Every one of these tracks made the Country Top 5, and 14 of them reached # 1.

Country Preacher is the 1969 live album by American jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley and his quintet. Originally released by Capitol Records, this was released by Capitol Jazz on 1 November, 1994.