1. COUNTRY MUSIC Music Ed Podcast Laura Galanti

2. First Generation Country Music Began in the early 20 th century. Referred to as old time music. Bands consisted mainly of stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and fiddles. Bluegrass was born when artists began adding lyrics to this type of music. One example is The Little Old Cabin in the Lane by Fiddlin John Carson. 3. Second Generation Country Music Lasted between the 1930s and 40s. The Grand Ole Opry began during this time. Singing cowboys in western films popularized country music. Hillbilly boogie came about. This was one of the first subgenres of country music to incorporate guitars and drums. An example of this is Boogie Woogie by Johnny Barfield. Honky tonk music became popular among men in Oklahoma and Texas. This particular subgenre is known for its steel guitar sound. 4. Third Generation Country Music Lasted between the 1950s and 60s. Hillbilly music and rock and roll were combined to form rockabilly music. In 1963, Ray Charles released a country western album. His new sound was referred to as country/soul crossover. The country/rock crossover that developed as a result of the British Invasion came to be known as country rock. An example of country rock is Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival 5. Fourth Generation Country Music Lasted throughout the 1970s and 80s. Outlaw country music was derived from honky tonk music. It is typically associated with rebel type artists. Country pop was the gamechanger of Fourth Generation country. It began when country singers started to make the popular music charts. These songs were written to appeal to a wider range of audiences. An example of this is 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. 6. Fifth Generation Country Music Lasted throughout the 1990s. Artists like Billy Ray Cyrus and Garth Brooks made country music world famous. Female singers like Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, and the Dixie Chicks all released albums that went platinum. 7. Sixth Generation Country Music Modern day country music. Considered by many to not be true country anymore. Many artists like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are considered to be crossover artists, meaning they switch between country and pop.