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Blues musicians are musical artists who are primarily recognized as writing, performing, and recording blues music. [1] They come from different eras and include styles such as ragtime - vaudeville , Delta and country blues , and urban styles from Chicago and the West Coast . [ 2 ]
[5] [6] In the 1930s and 1940s, as jazz and swing music were gaining popularity, it was the more commercially successful white artists Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman who became known as "the King of Jazz" and "the King of Swing" respectively, despite there being more highly regarded contemporary African-American artists.
Memphis blues and country blues guitarist and songwriter. [115] Irene Scruggs (December 7, 1901 – July 20, 1981). Piedmont blues and country blues singer. [116] Alec Seward (March 16, 1902 – May 11, 1972). Piedmont blues and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. [117] J.D. Short (February 26, 1902 – October 21, 1962).
George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait has sold over 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. [3]
Scott-Heron's Proto-rap work, including "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" (1971) and Winter in America (1974), has had a considerable impact on later hip hop artists, [98] while his unique sound with Brian Jackson influenced neo soul artists. [99] Mariah Carey blends elements of pop, rhythm and blues (R&B), soul, and hip-hop
Jelly Roll is not your typical country star: His past includes prison, addiction and 20-plus records as a rapper. Now, he's a favorite for multiple Grammy noms.
Rhythm and Blues: 18 All Time King Hits: Various Artists 1027 Country and Western: 18 All Time King Hits: Various Artists 1028 Brand New Country Songs: Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys 1029 A Variety of New Sacred Gospel Songs: Don Reno, Bill Harrell and the Tennessee Cutups 1030 I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me: James Brown: 1031
Jennings believes country music's 2010s-era boom placed a premium on young male artists tethered to hip-hop culture's corporate-driven aesthetics more than its human-aimed and street-borne ...