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Later, however, the term came to be more broadly associated with regional dialects, to the extent that in some locations, "a twang is a desirable commodity". [2] Specific uses of the term include: A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of some electric guitars. A high frequency singing sound especially affected by country singers.
Progressive country is a term used variously to describe a movement, radio format or subgenre of country music [1] which developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a reaction against the slick, pop-oriented Nashville sound.
Alternative country (commonly abbreviated to alt-country; [1] also known as alternative country rock, [2] insurgent country, [3] Americana, or y'allternative [4]) is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream country music, mainstream country rock, and country pop.
Twang is the twenty-sixth studio album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released on August 11, 2009, via MCA Nashville , the same label to which Strait has been signed since 1981.
KRPM signed on as KULU on May 22, 2000. On October 20, 2000, KULU flipped to 1980s hits as 107.5 The River under the new callsign KZRV. The format later became Adult Contemporary, still as 107.5 The River. 107.5 changed call letters to the current KRPM on November 10, 2006 and changed formats to Rock as Rock 107.5, which it carried until March 2010, when it flipped back to AC as Magic 107.5.
"That country twang in Kelly’s voice is gold. Chills everywhere! 👏🏼👏🏼," said another, as a third commented on how Clarkson puts her personal style into every cover, writing, "Damn!
In February 2018, KRMS-FM launched a classic country format on its HD2 subchannel, branded as "Classic Country 104.9" (simulcast on translator K285ER Osage Beach). [ 11 ] KRMS-FM also airs a simulcast of news/talk-formatted KRMS 1150 AM Osage Beach on its HD3 subchannel and airs an adult standards format on its HD4 subchannel, branded as "98.7 ...
At night, block programming features specialty shows such as alternative country, metal, indie, local music, and hip hop. The Lansing City Pulse credited WDBM's Progressive Torch and Twang program for igniting and sustaining the alternative country scene in mid-Michigan. [5] The program was also cited in the seminal book Modern Twang. [6]