My Kind of Country Music

Book overview

Has country music changed—or have we simply changed with it?

For lifelong country music fans, that question has never been more relevant.

In My Kind of Country Music, Gene Johns explores the evolution of country music from the perspective of a fan who has spent a lifetime listening to the genre he loves. Drawing on decades of experience—and thousands of songs listened to in recent years—he examines what made traditional country music special and why so many longtime fans believe today's mainstream sound has drifted from its roots.

This is not a history book or a biography. It is a thoughtful, often provocative look at the steel guitar, fiddle, storytelling, twang, and heartfelt lyrics that defined country music for generations. Along the way, Johns shares personal stories, memorable observations, and his perspective on the growing influence of pop music in today's country landscape.

Whether you agree with every opinion or not, My Kind of Country Music invites you to consider an important question:

What makes country music…country?

If you appreciate traditional country music and enjoy thoughtful discussion about the genre's past, present, and future, this book is for you.

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