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.
I learned from Jimi Hendrix. They all wanted him to do the tricks, and at the end of his career, he just wanted to play. I lived longer than he did, and I can see how those pressures can really play with your head.
At night in the country, you'd be surprised how that music carries. You could hear my guitar way before you get to the house, and you could hear the peoples hollerin' and screamin'.
The main focus for me is not trying to find duet partners. It's about just making great songs. I want most of my album to be in my voice because it's my point of view.
The music field was the first to break down racial barriers, because in order to play together, you have to love the people you are playing with, and if you have any racial inhibitions, you wouldn't be able to do that.
I'm trying everything I can not to be jaded 'cause I don't like jaded musicians.
Jimi Hendrix came from the blues, like me. We understood each other right away because of that. He was a great blues guitarist.
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