It’s not that Country music ever needed a comeback, but with artists like Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, and viral sensation Oliver Anthony claiming the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the genre is experiencing a revival of sorts.
While the everyman tunes that often refer to relatable topics like long lost love, cozying up with a drink at the bar for comfort, or relishing old pick-up trucks originated from the American South, they have for decades been a musical staple on the radio, performance stages and in homes across the country.
