Then, along came Garth and the rest is history. I honestly doubt it. But counry's cylical. That sound will come back. 90's- Garth's explosion onto the scene.
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Country will go back to the trad. Onto though whether or not Garth has changed. Yes, Garth has changed. I can't make that judgment, it's not my place. Each one of us is ruled by however what music moves us.