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Country Music History Websites

Country Music History Websites

Pandora

For learning about popular music, the Pandora website is a huge development, and the site isn't too shabby on country music old and new. Far more instructive than simply reading about honky-tonk or the Bakersfield sound, spend a few hours plugged into the Hank Williams and Buck Owens channels to really get a feel for the music and be exposed to other performers of the same style. Try creating a station based on an exemplary performer from each style of country you can think of and put them into a mix. Accounts are free, so, why not?

All Music

Coupled with Pandora, the All Music website gives the musically curious the ultimate one-two punch. Listen to it on Pandora, and read about it—or buy it, even—off of All Music. The reviews are remarkably accurate and comprehensive, and like Pandora, it's a free resource. Audio clips are included with many reviews, but the sound quality may not be top-notch.

CMT Timeline

Country Music Television operates a site that includes an interactive timeline. Check out what happened on this day in country music history, or enter any other date to search their thorough event database.