Accepted Quote by Fred Eaglesmith

We work so hard to stay true to country music. People can say they don't like it, but they can't say it's not country.

— Darius Rucker

When I think about country music, I think about America.

— Johnny Cash

I've always liked country music. It's a certain aspect of America that goes back to the British Isles and the influence is very native…

— Robert Duvall

I think the No. 1 biggest misconception about country music is that you have to have been born in a certain place in order…

— CMAT

What I like about Americans is if it's good music, that's the only thing that matters.

— Chet Faker

I think a lot of people dont realize I come from a pretty rural area in a place where people are real westernized, and…

— Colter Wall

Country music belongs to America.

— Bill Monroe

Honestly, Americans are more open-minded and have the patience and the time for new types of music. In Australia and New Zealand, you must…

— Gin Wigmore

You can enjoy many different types of music. I think that's something more Americans should think about.

— Abigail Washburn

I love country music. Like, I really, really, really love country music.

— Eric Swalwell

Country music has become the music that best represents the reality of American life.

— Brad Paisley

I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out…

— John Philip Sousa