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Old 18-12-2009, 20:55
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Ok there is alot in the county music genre, and alot of it I can't stand myself, especially the Irish/English stuff, it is dire, and the oldies by the likes of Kenny Rogers etc do nothing for me. But the modern stuff from the likes off say Miranda Lambert,Carrie Underwood,Keith Urban,Sugarland,Brad Paisley are excellent, but why do they go no where in the UK?

This is one of my favourite tunes at the min David Nail - Redlight I mean something like that should in theory do well in the UK chart, its a really good tune.
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:09
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current x factor song is country isnt it ?
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:19
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current x factor song is country isnt it ?
Hmmm I don't know, what is it, I've not heard it?
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:21
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Most people in this country live in cities or large towns, not the country, and the media is heavily biased towards "urban culture".
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:22
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current x factor song is country isnt it ?
No, The Climb is more of a pop ballad (well the original anyway, the X Factor version is definitely a ballad unsurprisingly enough). I think country isn't really very successful in the UK because it's too American. That sounds like a bizarre point to make when we have Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas topping the charts, but their music has very broad appeal. especially to a very urban culture like we have in the UK (e.g. clubbing and radio airplay). Country music might be something that's popular in a local sense to people living in an American countryside. Actually I have no idea how to explain that last point.
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:29
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A friend of mine was telling me about Keith Urban. I had to admit that I didn't have a clue who he was.
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:29
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No, The Climb is more of a pop ballad (well the original anyway, the X Factor version is definitely a ballad unsurprisingly enough). I think country isn't really very successful in the UK because it's too American. That sounds like a bizarre point to make when we have Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas topping the charts, but their music has very broad appeal. especially to a very urban culture like we have in the UK (e.g. clubbing and radio airplay). Country music might be something that's popular in a local sense to people living in an American countryside. Actually I have no idea how to explain that last point.
Alot of modern country is more like pop/soft rock type affair, in theory it should do well, Taylor Swift is all that has broken through over here.
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Old 18-12-2009, 21:31
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A friend of mine was telling me about Keith Urban. I had to admit that I didn't have a clue who he was.
That is Mr Nicole Kidman. Very good indeed have a listen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkWzHazIAsk one of my favs from him
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Old 18-12-2009, 22:07
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country music is really folk music from america, as such it says more to the american mid western society then us brits.... its like expecting medieval madgrigals or greensleeves to resonate in utah...
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Old 18-12-2009, 22:11
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country music is really folk music from america, as such it says more to the american mid western society then us brits.... its like expecting medieval madgrigals or greensleeves to resonate in utah...

Yes its got that reputation but listen to the above Keith Urban clip, things have changed.
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Old 18-12-2009, 22:23
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Alot of modern country is more like pop/soft rock type affair, in theory it should do well, Taylor Swift is all that has broken through over here.
the distinct chords and themes give country away
i was going to mention taylor swift but you got in there first
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Old 18-12-2009, 22:34
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Let's not forget the Australia has their own country music scene. A couple of years ago it was the 2nd best selling style after pop. I think it must be a warm weather thing
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Old 17-01-2010, 14:16
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I have heard this song by Little Big Town - Fine Line played on Radio 2 and local BBC radio a few times now so it must be getting a UK release.
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Old 17-01-2010, 15:44
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it's too caucasian for uk charts.

also... it sucks.
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Old 17-01-2010, 15:48
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it's too caucasian for uk charts.

also... it sucks.
Really, Caucasian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etr7UtnUflM
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Old 17-01-2010, 16:51
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It's because it has no relevance in the UK. The odd one will make it simply because it's catchy, but on a whole the country music scene is pretty minimal here, and I'm glad for it
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Old 17-01-2010, 17:45
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I absolutely love country music (my favourite genre) but I agree it has no relevence.
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Old 17-01-2010, 18:40
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Basically, its because in a majority of country music they sing about stuff that just doesnt exist in the UK, so theres no real connectivity in the UK!! Things like bars/saloons, rodeos, the open highways, Americana way of life,etc. I dont think that you would hear Tim Macgraw, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson singing about soccer or cricket or downing a few beers at the local Kings Arms' Pub!!!!!.

Also, in the UK, people are more influenced by latest music fads, with their 15 minutes of fame, such as all these pretty girl groups and hip-hop, rap, R & B. Its all I used to hear blasting from cars as they drive by when I lived in the UK. The UK is too wrapped up in X Factor shit!!!!

Also, a lot of country music is sung and performed with a lot of American patriotism and pride, as also reflects the extremely hard times that Americans have lived and come through, which people in the UK just dont seem to understand, cos basically, there is nothing in the UK to be really proud about, cos really, as a nation, we have never been through half of what the Americans have been through!! American people are totally different from the UK people in that they come through SEVERE TOUGH TIMES(politically, socially, economically, physically with particularly all the adverse weather conditions they experience) with more resilience and determination and strength than they had before!!! So, hence, country music really reflects America and its people, past and present!!

Personally, give me Faith Hill anyday, than Lily Allen!!!!!
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Old 17-01-2010, 19:00
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Basically, its because in a majority of country music they sing about stuff that just doesnt exist in the UK, so theres no real connectivity in the UK!! Things like bars/saloons, rodeos, the open highways, Americana way of life,etc.
No.

In that case why have Dylan, Beach Boys, Springsteen etc. played arenas in the UK, despite perpetuating Americana?

Country music just sucks, regardless of what the songs are about.
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Old 17-01-2010, 19:26
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And, yet, Dylan, The Beach Boys and Springsteen all have their roots and are heavily influenced by country music!! Springsteen names Johnny Cash as one of his early notable influences!!! I guess the Brits have forgotten about that!!!!!
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Old 17-01-2010, 19:59
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And, yet, Dylan, The Beach Boys and Springsteen all have their roots and are heavily influenced by country music!! Springsteen names Johnny Cash as one of his early notable influences!!! I guess the Brits have forgotten about that!!!!!
Your point was that UK audiences can't relate to Americana in music, which I have challenged successfully.

I'd also say the Beach Boys' roots were in Doo Wop and rock 'n' roll
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Old 17-01-2010, 19:59
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I love country music for the reason most songs have a story to them. One of my favs at the min is Brad Paisley - Welcome to the future http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGDXCEhcnDg
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Old 17-01-2010, 21:00
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I think if certain artist actually bothered to promote their albums over in the UK I think they would sell allot more. I think if artist like Carrie Underwood and Kellie Picker came over to promote their stuff they would do okay in the UK charts.
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Old 17-01-2010, 22:28
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They missed the chance with Carrie,should have promoted her over here when she won American Idol. As for Kellie I wish they'd bought her over on Taylor Swifts November shows in Wembley and Manchester instead of that Justin Bieber shit!
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Old 18-01-2010, 12:22
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I find it odd too. I guess its becasue we are a small island compared to the us and not so many of us live in the sticks.
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