I grew up with country music, from 60s on. My OPINION is its is nothing like the original. All you have to do is look at Dolly Parton and you can see the problem. She is so disingenuous, and obscenely rich, and there aint no soul inside. Just loves the money. I do believe she was talented. But now?? UGGG. I wish she would ride off into the retirement sunset! Some country music is good. And some of the artists are genuine. Chris Stapelton,, Etc. But, most is just a act. She just makes my skin crawl. At least she states she is what she is and if you dont like it!??? Well Dolly honey, I dont care for your fake act.
Rap, and Hip-hop is just horrible. I would rather her nothing. I hope the country music changes. We were in trouble when they changed it from Country AND Western.