Essay On Outlaw Country Music

Whether it be in the car, at the gym, at a concert, or even in an elevator, music is everywhere. People listen to music to calm down or to get pumped up; some listen to music to either make them happy or sad. Country music is one of the most popular genre of music today. Although there are several reasons to like other genres of country music, such as honky tonk and rockabilly, outlaw country music strikes a much deeper connection with its fan making it so much more popular. Honky tonk is what most people think of when they think of country music. Honky tonk is often thought of being fast and upbeat, but it is actually very slow paced and the lyrics are emotionally simple and direct. Honky tonk became well known for its music being involved with: heartbreak, …show more content…
During the nineteen fifties and nineteen sixties, country music experienced the artistic success known as the “Nashville Sound”. By the nineteen seventies, however, it was nearly impossible for any new artists to get attention, and the ones that did have attention were not allowed to have a say in anything. A group of musicians, later known as the outlaws, decided to change things up. These musicians created an edgy form of hardcore country music that was influenced by rock and roll, folks, and blues that became known as outlaw country music. The two main faces of outlaw country music are Waylon Jennins and Willie Nelson. These three genres may differ in sound, icons, and meaning, but they all share something: fans. Without fans, none of these genres would have risen and gained the popularity it has today. Honky tonk and rockabilly may have a large amount of fans, but outlaw country has a stronger fan base simply because they did not let anything stop them. They stood up and played the music they loved. This is the main reason why people believe that outlaw country saved country music, and this is why outlaw country music will never fade