The History of Country Music

Get in touch with your country roots. Country music and the closely related genre “roots” not only express the hardships of modern life but also purposefully evoke emotion. From its birth amid the rapid changes in American culture in the early years of the 20th century, country music has continually appealed to people from various backgrounds who feel left behind by a rapidly changing world. We’ll survey the history of the genre and touch on well-known artists including Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. No matter where you are in life, there’s a country song and story for you.