1. Country Music

2. Blend of music from southern U.S. and southern Appalachian Mountains. Blend of music from southern U.S. and southern Appalachian Mountains.

3. Immigrant groups interacted and produced a new type of music Immigrant groups interacted and produced a new type of music

4. First commercial recording was “Sallie Gooden” by A.C. Robertson in 1922. First commercial recording was “Sallie Gooden” by A.C. Robertson in 1922.Sallie GoodenSallie Gooden

5. Grand Ole Opry radio broadcast popularized country music in the 1930s- 1940s. Grand Ole Opry radio broadcast popularized country music in the 1930s- 1940s.

6. Gene Autry Known as “the Singing Cowboy” Known as “the Singing Cowboy” Owned the LA Angels baseball team from 1961-1997 Owned the LA Angels baseball team from 1961-1997 When he retired in 1964, he had made 400 movies and 600 records When he retired in 1964, he had made 400 movies and 600 records

7. The Cowboy must: never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him. never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him. always tell the truth. always tell the truth. be gentle with children, the elderly and animals. be gentle with children, the elderly and animals. not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas. not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas. help people in distress. help people in distress. be a good worker. be a good worker. keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits. keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits. respect women, parents and his nation's laws. respect women, parents and his nation's laws. be a patriot. be a patriot. Back in the Saddle Rudolph

8. Johnny Cash Considered a pioneer of rockabilly and rock and roll. Considered a pioneer of rockabilly and rock and roll. Influenced punk music Influenced punk music Ring of Fire Hurt

9. Hank Williams (1923-1953) A leading pioneer of Honky-tonk A leading pioneer of Honky-tonk Had 11 #1 hits in his career Had 11 #1 hits in his career Lovesick Blues

10. George Jones (1931-2013 ) Because of his ability to harmonize, he recorded many popular duets. Because of his ability to harmonize, he recorded many popular duets. Had 14 #1 country singles Had 14 #1 country singles White Lightning

11. Patsy Cline (1932-1963) Known for her contralto voice (the deepest female voice) Known for her contralto voice (the deepest female voice) In 2002, Cline was voted by artists and members of the country music industry as number one on CMT's television special, The 40 Greatest Women of Country, and in 1999 she was voted number 11 on VH1's special The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll by members and artists of the rock industry. In 2002, Cline was voted by artists and members of the country music industry as number one on CMT's television special, The 40 Greatest Women of Country, and in 1999 she was voted number 11 on VH1's special The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll by members and artists of the rock industry. Crazy

12. Tammy Wynette (1942-1998) Songs dealt with lonliness and difficult relationships Songs dealt with lonliness and difficult relationships Was married to George Jones from 1969-1975 Was married to George Jones from 1969-1975 Had 17 #1 hits during the 1960s and 1970s Had 17 #1 hits during the 1960s and 1970s Stand By Your Man

13. Garth Brooks (1962- ) Incorporated rock elements into his music Incorporated rock elements into his music Set records for sales and concert attendance in the 1990s Set records for sales and concert attendance in the 1990s Ran track at OSU!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ran track at OSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!OSU Friends in Low Places

14. Carrie Underwood (1983- ) Was the fourth winner of American Idol (2005) Was the fourth winner of American Idol (2005) Is from Checotah, Oklahoma Is from Checotah, Oklahoma Has won numerous awards Has won numerous awards awards Before He Cheats