The Comfort That Is Country Music

When it comes to comfort music there are few genres that really touch the soul as well as country. Much of the country music that has been heard over the years ends to be of a narrative quality. Most of the most successful songs from popular artists have been borne of personal experience or knowledge of certain events that many can relate to. It is the storytelling nature of this music and how well it relates to the ordinary person’s life that has made country music not just popular in the south, but also the world over.

It is also because of how familiar many of the stories are to people that so many find it easy to catch on to the tune and memorize the lyrics. When it comes to comfort music, familiarity is best. When you can easily sing-a-long to a track it does somehow provide greater relief. Some of the most popular artists such as Loretta Lynn are known to touch on subjects that although considered controversial, are indeed a reality for many. She did not shy away from such subjects as birth control and adultery and even as some tried to punish her for her choice of lyrics, this did little to dampen her spirits or her popularity.

The relatability of country music and the easy going nature to the tracks makes it the perfect accompaniment to those in a dull or somber mood. In just the same ways many of the artists appear to be pouring out their hearts in their music, so too do the fans fell free to do the same beside then. Many of the stories also tend to be quite inspiring. Although starting out in a gloomy nature, they do have the ability to give people hope as a story of circumstances changing is told.