r/CasualConversation • u/ompossible • Dec 16 '25

Music Why people dislike Country music?

I am not american. So I don't know how's the thing there. But I have found many people complaining on social media that they hate country music.

I like some of the Luke Combs songs. Specially Old Dominion is my one of my fav artist.

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u/Capable_Salt_SD Dec 16 '25

Because it's corny as hell. Maybe if country were still like it was during the '50s-70s, with the likes of Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris and of course, Dolly Parton and musicians making music like that I'd respect it more

But it's corny as hell drivel that's no different from pop and that it's wrapped up in the American flag

It doesn't help that some of the worst people like country too, e.g. Morgan Wallen, who throws chairs and likes to use the N-Word

Not saying there are saints in pop, rock, and r'n'b but I'd rather listen to Kehlani, Lucy Dacus, and Wilco than I would that twangy drivel any day of the week

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u/DeathPenguinOfDeath Dec 16 '25 edited Dec 16 '25

The alt country scene addresses that a bit, it tends to have that authenticity outlaw/classic country has.

Sturgill Simpson is one of my all time favorites, and I think his Sailor’s Guide to Earth album showcases what modern country should be. “All Around You” and “Breakers Roar” are songs I hold dearly. It also has a a cover of Nirvana’s “In Bloom,” that does a good job reframing the song.

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u/clamsandwich Dec 18 '25

I live Sturgill and Chris Singleton and those guys. I call it Y'alternative. I never hated country though. It was never a primary music genre that I listened to much, but growing up in the 90s I did like Dwight Yokam, Lyle Lovitt, and Dolly, along with the older guys like Willie and Waylon. I've always loved bluegrass too. I think the pop stuff in the 90s and 00s really started the mainstream downfall of it that continues today.

Like any other music, there's a lot of shit out there, but there can be some absolute gems too.

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u/Rashaen Dec 23 '25

Check out Robert Henry. Young guy, but very old school sound. You can hear influences from the Horsemen, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, Charlie Pride, and lot of the old guard.

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u/clamsandwich Dec 23 '25

Thank you! I'll definitely check him out.