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Article: CMT: a touch of Americana in Beijing. (Country Music Television)
- Article from:
- Video Age International
- Article date:
- November 1, 1995
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Country Music TV conquers the world
Today, thanks in part to CMT: Country Music Television, country music is becoming more popular than ever in the U.S. and internationally.
Americana is still a central theme of county music; however, nowadays, messages about everything from unemployment to child abuse also pervade the music. Singers like. Mary Chapin Carpenter are capturing female audiences around the world with their captivating voices and hard-hitting, real-life lyrics about relationships. In the U.K., Carpenter's record sales have increased tenfold in the last two years due to CMT in Europe. Ed Benson, executive director of the Country Music Association, ...