The genre of country music is my preferred selection of music. I do not have one country music artist in particular to call my favorite; however, I have many favorites. Some examples are Tracy Lawrence, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney and many more. Singing is a true talent and an art within its self. It is also a quality I do not possess. :)
In my opinion, the root of country music stems from heart and soul. The artists
mentioned above sing their songs with much emotion and their songs tell stories. Their lyrics paint vivid pictures to relate to the stories. The stories stem from love and babies to divorces and death and songs about our freedom! Regardless, the stories are all instances we as humans face or have faced whether affected individually or personally through a friend or family member. It’s easily related to real life scenarios so often you find yourself IN their story.
Music is a style of expression and also a great escape. While I find it entertaining, I also find it emotional. It’s not depressing, as some would describe. It is REAL. Martina McBride sings a song called “In my Daughter’s Eyes,” that I find absolutely moving to me. Her lyrics describe an event I recently experienced. Her song truly inspires me.
In summation, country music artists have an unbelievable amount of talent. I find it incredible to put life’s stories in song.
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/martinamcbride/inmydaughterseyes.html
"In My Daughter's Eyes"
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light It's in my daugter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see
how happy she made me
For I'll be there In my daughter's eyes
[Thanks to leann7_77@hotmail.com for these lyrics]
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Nicely defended. I still don't really listen to much country music even though my brother and my wife have tried to win me over. Still, country music does have some great stories, and some talented artists. Those guys and girls can do things with their vocal chords that I could never dream of.
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