I loved country music when I was growing up, and still listen to it every once in a while.
Who is your favorite country singer. I like it because it gets it's roots from genres like folk music and blues.
Garth Brooks was always one of my favorites, but I enjoy George Strait a lot as well.
My mom loved George Strait. In 2009, country music was the most listened to music during rush hour. It's what I always tune in to while sitting in traffic.
It definitely does mellow me out.  When was country music created?
It originated in the south part of the United States in the early 1920's.
Do you happen to know who the first artists were?
Sorry, I'm not sure, but according to Lindsey Starnes, the name "country music" became wide known in the 40's over the previous term "hillbilly music.