Information AboutClassic Country |
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This genre generally follows one of two formats:
DIVIDING LINE With a few exceptions, the classic country genre has struggled as a radio format (unlike mainstream country stations). While it has a fiercely loyal audience, classic country stations often struggle to find advertisers. While advertisers are primarily interested in the 18 to 49-year-old demographic age group, classic country usually attracts an older audience. For perhaps that reason, country music fans are often (stereotypically) divided into two camps:
Both stereotypes are often unfair. Many younger people have purchased music from and are self-proclaimed fans of classic country artists such as Johnny Cash and Hank Williams . Many older listeners to country music do indeed enjoy newer music from artists like Kenny Chesney and Gretchen Wilson as well as the classics. ABC Radio 's satellite-delivered ''Real Country'' radio format is an example of an approach that combines country oldies dating back to the 1960s with select current and recurrent hits. There are a few artists who cross this ''dividing line'' between age groups. Dolly Parton is one such artist, being popular with the young and old alike. LISTEN TO
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