Sad! As a kid I had an AM radio so that when the sun went down I could listen to radio stations that were far away. I had Boston and Albany for pop and rock, and Buffalo for Motown. I used to ride to the top of a large hill locally with my grand-uncle so we could listen to country on Wheeling West Virginia. He was a disabled taxi-owner (the only taxi in town) and he'd buy me a Coke and buy himself a couple of Dawsons, and we'd listen to Grand Ole Oprey, Porter Wagoner, and other shows while discussing music. Nice old guy. He sold his house when I was about 7-8 years old and moved into an apartment. He gave my mother his console record-player and albums, which gave me a library of music that no other kids had. I had access to a decent player, and albums from the Ink Spots, Mills Brothers, Johnny Cash, and many others that were rarely played on AM radio. That was huge.scorpa said:
Hank Williams was singing white cracker blues, and was damned good at it. Elvis was another artist that was marketed as "new" when he repackaged black music and spruced it up. Who originally performed "Hound Dog"? A black woman, who performed it to a T. Who wrote "Blue Suede Shoes"? A white performer who was tapping the interest in "race music" and was upstaged by the Elvis surge. Look them up if you are interested in music. Some of these songs could never be played on traditional radio stations unless they were "sanitized" by being released by white performers on labels that did not feature black artists.klimatos said:
turbo-1 said:
Pythagorean said:
bluegrass!Jimmy Snyder said:
Evo said:
My doctor and I sing this together, in rounds, I sing a line, he sings a line.lisab said:
Evo said:
The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of how young people perceive and engage with country music. This can help inform the music industry and artists on how to better appeal to this demographic, as well as provide insight into the cultural and social factors that influence attitudes toward country music.
Attitudes will be measured through surveys and interviews that ask participants about their preferences, behaviors, and beliefs regarding country music. These methods can also be used to gather data on demographic information, such as age, gender, and location, to better understand how these factors may impact attitudes.
Some potential factors that may influence attitudes toward country music among young people include family background, cultural and regional identity, exposure to various genres of music, and personal experiences and preferences. Other factors such as peer influence, media representation, and social norms may also play a role.
Possible outcomes of this research could include identifying trends and patterns in attitudes toward country music among young people, highlighting any differences or similarities among different demographic groups, and providing insight into potential strategies for promoting and marketing country music to this demographic. Additionally, this research could contribute to a better understanding of the role of music in shaping cultural and social identities among young people.
This research can be beneficial to the music industry by providing valuable insights into the preferences and behaviors of a key demographic. This can help industry professionals make informed decisions about marketing and promoting country music to young people, as well as potentially identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion. Additionally, understanding the attitudes of young people toward country music can help the industry stay relevant and connected to this demographic.