Country

The Man In Black. Johnny Cash was one of the most influential figures in the history of country music. With his unmistakable deep voice and rebellious image, he not only left a lasting mark on the music world, but also on pop culture in general. With over 90 million records sold worldwide, Cash is one of the best-selling artists of all time. His cross-genre music encompassed country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk and gospel. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being...

Big Hits & Superstars Of Country Music. Country music is closely tied to American culture as it tells the stories and experiences of rural people. It‘s about love, heartbreak, family, work and nature, which are familiar to many people around the world. In the U.S., country continues to be the most popular musical genre of all. Country Greatest is an extraordinary compilation with timeless classics that will enchant every lover. All the great US stars are included: Dolly Parton, Dave...

A Star Is Born. Johnny Cash With His Hot And Blue Guitar! is the debut album by American music legend Johnny Cash, released on October 11, 1957, and was the first album released on the Sun Records label. With His Hot And Blue Guitar! contains four of his hit singles: „I Walk the Line“, „Cry, Cry, Cry“, „So Doggone Lonesome“ and „Folsom Prison Blues“. Cash applied to the Sun Records music label in 1955, but failed to impress its founder Sam Philips as a gospel singer. Cash was...

Wild Wild West. Country music is a perennial favorite. To this day, it is one of the most popular genres of all. It all started in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century. European immigrants, especially from Ireland and England, mixed elements of their folk music with blues influences. The lyrics are direct and often refer to American living conditions, describe personal experiences, comment on current events and are not infrequently humorous. The US radio show Grand Ole Opry is...