The southern states are considered to be the real home of country music, where cowboys in their leather boots are usually found. However, what started out as folk music later evolved into more sophisticated rhythms by embracing different music styles. Country music was also introduced to pop culture when singers such as Olivia Newton John and John Denver made a successful crossover from pop singers to country music stars. This marked the start of the best country music phenomenon.
>From its humble beginnings, a blend of country pop and country rock music now hit it big in the billboards chart. The commercial success of Garth Brooks also introduced country music to city dwellers. With more than 70 hit singles from chart-topping albums, Garth Brooks placed country music into where it is today. The song, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," was his first number one that led to more chart-toppers in the coming years.
"Should've Been a Cowboy" and "Wish I Didn't Know Now" are tagged by Toby Keith fans as one of the best country music singles to make it to the charts. "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" is also one of Keith's memorable music collaboration with Sting.
Shania Twain, on the other hand, also introduced glamor in the country music scene. Known as one of the most beautiful country music singers and songwriters in the industry, Shania Twain is never too afraid to experiment with her style. From "You're Still the One," a mellow rendition, to "That Don't Impress Me Much," a country rock performance, her contributions marked one of the best country music to date.
The awesome duo, Tim Mcgraw and Faith Hill, is also known to be making beautiful music even in real life. Country music fans have supported this partnership that resulted into million-dollar singing careers. With their individual success, Faith Hill has also made a name for herself with country music singles that not only made it to the number one spot but also as a Hollywoord movie theme song.
