From chain gangs to folk songs to intelligent soul, America has created musicians dedicated to truth, justice, and a better American Way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Music has an intrinsic value that touches Americans - they love their music, and want more.
Country music has become the music that best represents the reality of American life.
I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain.
I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.
I think America concedes that true American music has sprung from the Negro.
American music is a powerful ingredient in international music, and as much as it comes from within, it also comes from without.
I've never set out consciously to write American music. I don't know what that would be unless the obvious Appalachian folk references.
Country music belongs to America.
As far as I'm concerned, blues and jazz are the great American contributions to music.
America is tough for rock music. Rock n' roll used to be the main music for the youth, and it's not so much anymore. It's hip-hop and stuff.
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