Academy of Country Music’s First Concert Ever
I’m not much of a country music fan but I’m always excited when institutions that represent different genres of music try something new. Music is progressive and easily adaptable and only when it strives to keep to these two inherent characteristics does it thrive. Country music, let it be known, is not a style of music that is dying or is only appreciated by a few musical pundits. Country artists earn their livings in the millions and most of them have multi-platinum albums and tremendous success on the charts. Country music, however, is heavily localized and has most of its fans in the Bible belt region of the states. Country music is also thematically regional and many people that have not grown up in Southwest America (like me) cannot fully relate to it.
I’m elated, therefore, that the Academy of Country Music (the premier institute in the United States that promotes country music and recognizes talent within the genre) is holding its first, ever concert party this April. Going to a concert is an experience that is markedly different from listening to music on your iPod. It is still about the music, yes, but there is added dimension of collectively appreciating it. I feel it is one of the best ways to promote an artist, group of artists or, in this case, an entire genre. Even people like me, who are not really country fans, will probably enjoy the ambience and atmosphere concerts are generally known to have.
I don’t mean to imply that country music is by any means boring or without life. Country music concerts are often boisterous, incredibly fun events that, unlike rock or metal concerts, are also safe and less chaotic. Bands like Sugarland (who will be headlining this April’s ACM concert) are incredibly energetic and connect with their audiences very well. There have, however, only been a few collective efforts to have combined country music events like the upcoming ACM concert in April and I hope that the event is successful and will inspire many more.
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