“I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'”
Bob Newhart
“People ask me where I got my singing style. I didn't copy my style from anybody . . . . Country music was always an influence on my kind of music.”
Elvis Presley
“Country Music crosses genres and touches people with stories that speak to the heart and performances that touch the human spirit.”
Ed Benson
“Country music is songs about people, the music of the heartland.”
Ryan Shupe
“Country music has been here forever, but for years a lot of people who listened to country music were ashamed to admit it. What I really think started it booming was Ray Charles and his hit I Can't Stop Loving You.”
Loretta Lynn
“Oh my God, I love country music!”
Lee Ann Womack
“I don't think most people are aware of what a contribution to the sound of country music Buck had.”
Trace Adkins
