I'm assuming that you've only heard modern country music. Go listen to Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson. They are 100x better than any modern country "musician".
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I don't necessarily think of Johnny Cash as strictly or at least traditionally country. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of his, but there are a few songs I understand the appeal of.
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Yeah, a lot of his songs are country, but you're right in saying that he isn't strictly country.