Classical, Country, Jazz

The three genres, Classical, Country, and Jazz music are some of the types of music that people like to listen inside their cars. These kinds of music are relaxing and soothing to the ears. In this hectic world we live in, music is one of the best therapies for stress.

Do you know anything about the history of country music? Here’s a little information about this classic music form. Country music was popularized by the southern rural United States or by the cowboys in the American West. When Columbia Records started issuing records with “Hillbilly” music sometime in the year 1924, Country music was introduced to the Americans. The first country music artist to have a nationwide top hit was Vernon Dalhart with “The Wreck of Old ‘97”.

Country music radio programs such as Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and Chicago’s National Barn Dance enabled a number of emerging country music artists to perform in their radio stations. It became very popular. The old country music lyrics about poverty, heartbreak, and homesickness held a special appeal during that time. Country music was then exposed to new influences in the 1930s and 1940s which were the blues and gospel music. It was in 1940 that the country music lyrics returned to country’s root values, termed bluegrass, a combination of jazz music and blues.

It has then been one of the few truly indigenous American musical styles which are now available on the internet. A lot of sites offer country music videos, inexpensive country music downloads, or some even offer you the chance to listen to country music online for free. You can also search for country music song lyrics of your choice. There are dedicated sites such as CMT.com, Countrymusic.com, and Chartcountry.com, among others that shows you today’s hottest country music charts, singles, chords, tabs, and lyrics to new country music.

If you prefer something more free form and soothing, you may try Jazz music. Jazz music has its roots in the combination of West African and Western music traditions. Among the famous jazz music artists are Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and John Coltrane.

Classical music is a European tradition with high culture unlike Country or Jazz music. The term “Classical music” did not appear until the 19th century when the music industry canonized the period from Bach to Beethoven as the “golden age” of music. Classical music evokes complex emotions not found in other genres. If you have heard Mozart’s “Das Veilchen”, you will see some new colors in music. What do you like to listen to in your car stereo? Country, Classical, or Jazz, it’s your choice.