Admittedly I, a fanatic of the genre, wear cowboy boots, but it has nothing to do with hero worship. Another misconception is of cowboy hats. The answer, of course, is it's not. They are the new voice of country. If you want specific songs, I can only ask you to listen for yourself.
Some people genuinely believe that country is bad.
If you are one of these people, there is still hope. My best friend hated country for years, but now, especially with the southern rock that has been added to it, it is his favorite kind of music. Who To See In Concert From this, I can only give you first and second hand reports. If you want to see a good show, I recommend Garth Brooks. If you are in Manhatten, Kansas, USA, during the summer, you may want to check out Country Stampede.