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Originally Posted by jackhammer
Your from London, so like myself you usually don't have an affinity with C & W, as it's quintessentially American. Just the same as a lot of acoustic folk is associated with the U.K. I don't like Country as a rule, but it's a music form as valid as any other to people who like it. The country that we brits hear on the radio etc, is not necessarily the real essence of the genre. I'm sure there are a couple of bands out there who I could probably get into.
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Country is actually pretty popular in Britain, mainland Europe and even Australia. Some of the biggest and most active country websites and discussion forums are British based.
A lot of Latinos and Asians like Country also.
I knew a black woman from the Bahamas who thought Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline were the greatest singers in history, in any genre.
The overwhelming majority of well-known performers are still American, but there are millions of devoted listeners of multiple races and nationalities around the world.
It's not my favorite genre, but I fully agree with you that it's a completely valid music form for its millions of fans around the world.