It saddens me to hear of people who cannot appreciate what country (or any other genre which they haven't given a fair chance) music has to offer. They judge it by a few songs they've heard and assume they are all equivalent to that. I do not feel I pressure others to listen to my music, but I do delight in sharing with them quality country music.
My family was my first victim! They were not aficionado in the slightest, but through my eager persuasions they found a new appreciation for it, and for now, that is all I can ask. And it always makes my day to hear that they are listening to my music at home and thinking about me!
SUCCESS
Last year, as school commenced, my roommate told me of her disfavour with some of my style of music. Slowly I presented my favourites, and, when there were no complaints, I continued to introduce more and more, until one day she admitted she quite enjoyed country!
SUCCESS!
More success came when a good friend of mine bought his very own country CD, without even my knowledge!
SUCCESS!
Next, a dear friend of mine, openly revealed his feelings for the Dixie Chicks and their music when he first played the CD I made for him in his care with his male friends AND sang along. Then when he joined me in my adventure to the Dixie Chicks' concert this summer! He was equally as excited as I was to be experiencing such an amazing band first hand!
SUCCESS
Most recently my dear might-as-well-be roommate came to me wanting to borrow some good music. Moments later I heard Dixie Chicks blaring from across the hall.
SUCCESS
What I like to see :) Welcome to the dark side!
~ sometime I surprise myself at how manipulative I can be ~
*wink*
8 comments:
The world needs some more country lovers.... especially Canada!
Lauren, you need to stop corrupting people, it's not healthy. I know that I will eventually become one of these people and I'm not sure if I'm ready for a shock like that. For the love all that is holy, stop the madness!
You know, I really don't understand where this ramble went or how it got there. Hopefully it doesn't make your brain bleed or make you want to shoost me. Bye Lauren!
Yes, it's true. I have been corrupted. Actually, I'm listening to the Dixie Chicks right now. Sigh. I just can't help it! Maybe "Dr" Steve can help me.
corrupted! ouch!
i won't leave my name but it's true i went out and bought Lonestar the Greatest Hits...i couldn't help it...it was so good...with songs like Amazed and Not a Day Goes By and Walking in Memphis...i couldn't say no...although this has been a part of me for 7 years now but it's country isn't...gulp...bad...it's actually enjoyable...there i said and no you can't link this to me...never...mua ha ha
i'm such a moron if i wanted to be anonymous i shouldn't have logged in...oh well...uh..wait...vince did it...or better yet you did when i didn't log out...yes that's what happened...oh crap who am i kidding...
As a recovering former country listener, I can say with all honesty that it is a blight upon our culture...
except paul brandt...
I'd have his babies if he asked me...
I l-l-ove country. this acceptance is all very hard for me. You're powerful lauren, but you will never convince me to like queen!
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