Synopsis
Also known as Christian country or white gospel, country gospel is a cross of traditional spirituals with country and Appalachian folk music. Contemporary country gospel, however, has progressed over the years into a mainstream country sound with inspirational or positive country lyrics.
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Explanatory Article
Christian Country music, sometimes referred to as Country Gospel music, is a sub-genre of Gospel music with a country flair, is also known as Inspirational Country. It originated as a blend of early mountain music, cowboy music, and the music from the plantations of the Deep South. It was out of this blend of music that Southern Gospel music was birthed and was found primarily in the southern states. Today, Christian Country music has blended with a new brand of music called Positive Christian Country music.
Many secular country music artists have recorded Country Gospel songs or have performed them on their radio and television programs. Tennessee Ernie Ford was known for including these types of songs at the conclusion of his weekly television show which in turn became one of the most successful segments. Other shows like, The Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Show, and the Statler Brothers implemented the same programming style. The Grand Ole Opry, one of country music’s longest running and most popular shows, has always included Gospel music as a part of its program.
Source: New World Encyclopedua
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Early Country Gospel Style Singers
Country gospel music was recorded by groups such as the Oak Ridge Boys, The Cook Family Singers, Ray Price, Red Sovine, The Louvin Brothers, and The Carter Family.
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Examples of Songs / Artists
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Recommended CD Compilations
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Further References
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