Originally Posted by
TMonk
yep. Ever heard of Hank Williams? (Sr.). Popularized by him, one of the godfathers of classic country.
Fun fact, many people (Americans at least) think that yodeling came from country music. It actually came from the Swiss alps, as a way to broadcast sound down long grassy mountain slopes. "Time for dinner!!!" etc. It was later adopted by American country singers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDRzixp1Fvw
Another (not so) fun fact, many Americans couldn’t identify even 10% of the countries on the world map… and I’m not thinking about the people who have not had an opportunity to learn.
