You know, traditional country music is something that's going to be around forever.
George StraitRead
You know, traditional country music is something that's going to be around forever... I'm not worried about it.
Interpretation
Traditional country music has enduring value and will always have a place in culture.
In this quote, George Strait expresses his confidence in the timelessness of traditional country music. He suggests that despite changing trends in the music industry, the essence and appeal of traditional country will persist and continue to resonate with audiences for generations to come.
In practice
In a speech at a music festival to highlight the importance of cultural genres.
You know, traditional country music is something that's going to be around forever.
Life's not breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I'd say three years ago we played in my hometown of San Antonio for 55,000 people at the Alamodome and walking out there with a crowd like that is just, you're excited, you're scared. There are just so many emotions going on. I still get nervous for things like that until after I sing about the first one or two songs, then I settle down.
This is the kind of problem you want to have! Country radio has been great to me my whole career. I can't thank those folks enough.
If it's a good song and it fits me, that's what I'm going to do, I'm not out there trying to change the world. I'm just out there trying to sing country music the best way I can.
I've always thought that whether I'm writing or not, I've gotta pick the best songs, whether or not they're mine. I'm not gonna sing them just because I wrote them. I've gotta find the best songs to make the best record I can.
Without the Fender bass, there'd be no rock n' roll or no Motown. The electric guitar had been waiting 'round since 1939 for a nice partner to come along. It became an electric rhythm section, and that changed everything.
It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are together en famille they play Mozart.
The enticing allure of Nashville is that there is always something new coming down the pike. Put this record on and youβll hear footsteps.
I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music.
One thing I can say about our band is this. If you got something good to lay on us, enlighten us, but if you got something bad to lay on us, you can get your teeth knocked clean down your throat man. Dangerous people. Lovely people.
Playing live is what it's all about for me. It's cathartic, it's emotional, it's about communing with people. The way you feel after a gig is a such a powerful thing.
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