My next example of true country is Willie Nelson. Here is how he meets the criteria:
First Criterion--Background:
From a very young age Willie learned how to play various instruments--the guitar being his favorite. According to his biography, Willie wrote his first song when he was seven. Willie grew up with music and pursued it once he left home. He got his start as a songwriter and climbed his way to the top by playing in honky tonks. His biggest claim to fame came from the outlaw country movement.
Second Criterion--Wide-range of musical talent:
As previously stated, Nelson was able to play a wide range of musical instruments. Personally, I find his style of guitar playing to be exceptionally enjoyable. Aside from playing instruments though, Willie has always been a very gifted song writer. Several artists from Patsy Cline to Faron Young bought Nelson's songs. This along with his instrumental ability, establishes his musical talent in my book.
Third Criterion--Innovative:
Willie Nelson was innovative in the fact that he was different. He challenged the status quo of Nashville, singing the songs he wanted to, how he wanted to. He never conformed to anyone and I believe this paved the way for other artists to rebel against recording labels, recording the music the way it was meant to be heard.
Overall, I believe Willie Nelson will go down as one of country music's greatest assets. His music is a benchmark that modern country artists can only dream of matching.
First Criterion--Background:
From a very young age Willie learned how to play various instruments--the guitar being his favorite. According to his biography, Willie wrote his first song when he was seven. Willie grew up with music and pursued it once he left home. He got his start as a songwriter and climbed his way to the top by playing in honky tonks. His biggest claim to fame came from the outlaw country movement.
Second Criterion--Wide-range of musical talent:
As previously stated, Nelson was able to play a wide range of musical instruments. Personally, I find his style of guitar playing to be exceptionally enjoyable. Aside from playing instruments though, Willie has always been a very gifted song writer. Several artists from Patsy Cline to Faron Young bought Nelson's songs. This along with his instrumental ability, establishes his musical talent in my book.
Third Criterion--Innovative:
Willie Nelson was innovative in the fact that he was different. He challenged the status quo of Nashville, singing the songs he wanted to, how he wanted to. He never conformed to anyone and I believe this paved the way for other artists to rebel against recording labels, recording the music the way it was meant to be heard.
Overall, I believe Willie Nelson will go down as one of country music's greatest assets. His music is a benchmark that modern country artists can only dream of matching.
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