[R3BeL]

I have listened to country music since I was a kid. Born and raised on it.

The stations here tend to play WAY too much from certain artists like Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw among others. If they play them too much I get sick of them real quick.

There is one artist that gets NO RADIO PLAY whatsoever in my area and thats a guy by the name of Jeff Bates. He's had a few hits such as "The Love Song", "Long, Slow Kisses" and "I Wanna Make You Cry" and he defines country music imo. So, I recommend you guys check him out if you haven't heard of him.

Some of my favorites right now are Gary Allan (although, he has always been a favorite of mine), Ashton Shepherd, Keith Anderson, Travis Tritt (same with Gary Allan), Josh Turner and Lady Antebellum.

Fresh Tendrils, I think you'll love the Ashton Shepherd album. There is a song titled, "How Big Are Angel Wings", it will most certainly touch you. I found myself tearing up when I first listened to it and I almost do it everytime I listen to it now.