Country Music

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This essay explores the evolution of major hits and iconic artists across the history of country music over the past seven decades. It analyzes the genre's ability to retain its themes of hardship, heartbreak and redemption while pushing the musical boundaries by incorporating influences from rock, pop, folk and beyond. The essay concludes by examining how contemporary country continues to convey universal resonance by blending traditions with more modern styles.

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