Country Music Magazines 

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Did You Listen To Country Music Before It Was Cool?

If you listen to country music you realize it has deep roots in American history. You'll learn about some of these when you read country music magazines and I hope this review will help you find them. Nowadays, people who listen to country music are passionate about this down home sound and like to learn all about the groups and single performers of the genre. They sometimes live for the next story and want to find what their favorite star is doing now.

Country music magazines are a very good source of information and entertainment. This music has always been popular in the UK and top American performers like to tour there.

Country Music People Magazine

Country Music People is a British publication and covers different types of music, including New Country, Acoustic, Roots, Rockabilly and Bluegrass. This wide remit attracts readers that like contemporary and the more traditional music.

The magazine contains charts, CD reviews, book reviews and a letters page. There are also feature articles on artists, interviews, news and tour information. The online version has links to record stores and to UK and USA country music radio stations.

Maverick

Maverick is another UK publication that appears in print and online. It is one of the more recent country music magazines and was launched in 2002. The monthly reviews CDs and live performances. There is an index of all the artists featured online and 30 minute podcasts can be downloaded. There is an Internet link to a site that supplies classic country LPs with artists that include Glen Campbell, Hoyt Axton, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.

When one thinks of country, one doesn't normally think of Germany. However, the music is popular enough there to warrant an interest in country music magazines. Country Home is the most prominent and has a large readership in Germany, the rest of Europe and elsewhere.

The online magazine has interviews in German, English and French. An interest in American culture in general is evident and there are articles on American cooking. The site links to the Billboard Country Chart and to the German Airplay Chart.

Country Weekly Magazines

The US produced Country Weekly is actually a bi-weekly and contains the Billboard Chart, music and video reviews, news and features. Readers are asked to vote on issues, relating to country music. It is one of the country music magazines that appeal to a general readership and the online version has a sweepstakes, crossword, games and a recipe section.

Online Country Music Magazines - Nashville Country.com

Of course, the heart of country is in Nashville and the Nashville Country.com publication is for the Internet only. There is a regular feature on rising stars and reviews of awards ceremonies. Fans are kept informed of the music scene in the city and there are features and CD reviews. The web site has links to radio and TV stations and other country sites.

Choosing a country music magazine is not difficult once you understand your tastes and what the periodical offers. You want a mag to reflect your thoughts about the stars or the industry and what better way to learn what new songs are available?

Now that you've read this reveiw pick out your favorite country music magazines and order your subscription. They will open up new worlds to discover and enhance your enjoyment of listening to country music.