{"id":5578,"date":"2015-10-14T12:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2015-10-13T21:36:57","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T02:36:57","slug":"the-rivalry-of-the-red-river-takes-a-country-turn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/2015\/10\/14\/the-rivalry-of-the-red-river-takes-a-country-turn\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rivalry of the Red River Takes a Country Turn"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"txou\"<\/a>In light of the Red River Showdown this past weekend, it is only appropriate to take the rivalry of states to a whole new level\u2014country music. Since 1900, the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma have been meeting annually to see who has the better football team. But the rivalry has extended to far beyond the field. People from both states claim their state is the best at everything. So let\u2019s take a look at the country music that has been produced from both states and see who can claim the title \u201cbest\u201d country music.<\/p>\n

\"\"Arguably one of the most famous and successful country artists to come out of Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood has definitely proven herself as worthy of being bragged about. In 2008, she was inducted into the Grand Ol Opry and into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame the next year only three years after winning season 4 of American Idol. She has won seven Grammy\u2019s, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, and eight American Music Awards. Other than being heavily decorated in the awards department, Underwood has had 12 singles reach the number one spot, including her first country release \u201cJesus Take the Wheel.\u201d Its safe to say Oklahoma gets a point for Carrie.<\/p>\n

\"\"A legend in country music for decades, George Strait has produced songs and albums that will go down in history as some of the best country music ever written, especially if you are talking to a Texan. Strait was born in the small town Poteet, Texas. His first album, Strait Country<\/em>, focused on the more traditional country sound instead of the pop country that was popular during the 80s. Since the beginning of his career, Strait has produced 44 number-one hits on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart, which smokes the previous record that was held by Conway Twitty at 40. Selling more than 100 million records in his career, Strait is recognized as one of the best-selling artists of all time. With the nickname \u201cKing of Country,\u201d I think Texas has earned themselves a point for having claim on George Strait.<\/p>\n

\"\"Another artist who identifies their roots in Oklahoma is Toby Keith. Keith\u2019s first album, produced in 1993 went platinum; \u201cShould\u2019ve Been a Cowboy\u201d was released has been one of his greatest hits. Another accomplishment and what many attribute as one Keith\u2019s most notable releases was his song \u201cCourtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American.)\u201d He was named Entertainer of the year by the Academy of Country Music in the two years following the release of his patriotic response to the 9\/11 disaster. Keith is also decorated with many other awards, including ACM\u2019s Album of the Year and Top Male Vocalist. He has had 20 singles that have reached #1 in the country charts over his career thus far, and I am sure more are coming. Point Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

\"\"In 1933, the next country artist from Texas who has had an undeniably impressive career was born in Abbott, Texas. Willie Nelson, one of the most famous names in country music in history, has been a leader in outlaw country and a reason for the country music scene in the state of Texas. After producing over 100 singles since the start of his career, 33 of those singles have taken the number one spot in overall charts, meaning Nelson\u2019s music is appealing to people from all over the world. A multi-time Grammy award nominee and winner, three time recipient of Single Record of the Year from the ACMA\u2019s, American Music Award\u2019s Country Artist of the Year multiple times, and winner of AMA\u2019s Favorite Country Single (also multiple times,) Nelson has won substantial awards an impressive amount of times. I\u2019m throwing another point to Texas on behalf of Willie.<\/p>\n

Both states have more notable artists as well who have made huge impacts on country music. Here are some of the big names from each of their respective states:<\/p>\n

\"OK\"<\/a>Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, and Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n

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\"tx\"<\/a>Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Robert Earl Keen, The Randy Rogers Band, Jack Ingram, Pat Green, and Eli Young Band.<\/p>\n

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While I am trying to remain as unbiased as possible, it seems as though the list of country artists from Texas seems to exceed the list from Oklahoma. While Oklahoma has produced some undeniably successful country stars, I think the Lone Star State has the right to claim the win on this one. And how about that Texas win this weekend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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