[Western Music] Bluegrass masterpieces: recommended popular and signature songs
Bluegrass music is an acoustic genre that developed in the United States based on the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland.
Because the pioneering figure Bill Monroe was from Kentucky, the term “bluegrass,” which is both the name of a pasture grass and the state’s nickname, came into use.
It features ensembles centered on acoustic instruments, with the bright, lively sounds of banjo and fiddle being especially characteristic.
In this article, we present a lineup focused on classic songs in the traditional bluegrass style.
It’s a recommended selection even for beginners, so please take this opportunity to check it out.
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[Western Music] Bluegrass Masterpieces: Recommended Popular and Signature Songs (31–40)
The Christian LifeThe Louvin Brothers
A country music duo who began their careers in gospel music in the 1940s, The Louvin Brothers perform this song.
It sings about the joy of hearing the voice of God.
It was included on their 1959 album Satan Is Real.
Guitars, CadillacsDwight Yoakam
A song written by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam and released as a single in 1986.
It reached No.
2 on the Canadian charts and No.
4 on the U.S.
charts.
It was used in the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Dream of a Miner’s ChildKeith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs
Keith Whitley was an American country music singer who, after beginning to perform with Ralph Stanley’s band in 1970, established himself as a bluegrass lead singer.
He is a Grammy Award winner.
Ricky Skaggs is a bluegrass singer from Kentucky who plays mandolin as well as fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo.
He began performing at age five and shared the stage with Bill Monroe at age six.
He has received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards.
Only MeRhonda Vincent & The Rage
A song released in 2014 by Rhonda Vincent, a bluegrass singer-songwriter from Missouri, USA.
It features a fusion of traditional country and bluegrass sounds.
The track reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Gentle On My MindGlen Campbell
A song written by John Hartford.
It was inspired by the 1965 film Doctor Zhivago.
Released by Glen Campbell in 1967, it won a Grammy Award in 1968.
It is the theme song of the TV variety show The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour.
[Western music] Bluegrass masterpieces: Recommended popular and signature songs (41–50)
Fireball MailLonesome River Band
Lonesome River Band is an American contemporary bluegrass band.
Since its formation in 1982, despite multiple lineup changes, the band has released 15 recording projects.
Current member Sammy Shelor received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2011.
AnthonyNickel Creek
A song included on the 2005 album “Why Should the Fire Die?” by the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek.
It’s a bluegrass track featuring the sound of the ukulele.
It was written by member Sara Watkins.