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In America anything that doesn't fall into the R n B /Rap or Metal categories is called Country these days !
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To do what I do, ( used to live in Nashville, now back in the UK) I do admit to having to get into a "country frame of mind" Country in itself is as subtle as what could be considered folk music (and it's children) anywhere in the UK. Anyhow, from the Carters, thru Bill Monroe, from Guthrie and Hank, thru everything that came after it' all country
Nice to get someone in the UK passionate about country in it's wider form
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." -- Hunter S. Thompson.
A banjo, an acoustic guitar, a stetson and a few yee haa's alone don't make it country
Elvis had country roots in a few songs - The Eagles had a strong country influence, especially the earlier years with Bernie Leadon - Even Ray Charles had a Country orientated album
Personally I have no issue with such grey areas - And that applies to the grey areas of soul, jazz, rock etc etc - And often it is the grey areas I prefer - Steely Dan for one - No way are they jazz - But they have a cool jazz influence in many songs
I equate Keith Urban with the first time I played the Bryan Adams Reckless album - It wasn't pop, it wasn't rock but it was guitar based and it was good - IMO there is a likeness to both guys - Song first with some tasty guitar playing to support, not overtake, the song
Keith toured over here supporting Bryan Adams back in 2005. He also stuck in a solo gig at the Scala club in Soho which Mrs G & I travelled down for. Nice small venue, great gig. Backline was a nice mix of Bad Cat and Marshall if I recall correctly.