Why don't I have the right to be here?

And why are you here?
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

So, why are you telling this to me?

Taylor has a HUGE fan base of preteen and teenage girls. They buy her music, go to her concerts and follow her every move. They also buy into the young love themes in some of Taylor's songs. So Taylor has worked hard to maintain a clean image so those girls (and their parents) can view her as someone worth emulating. Plus she has her adult fan base, as well. I like Carrie's music as well (and she also has that "good girl" image), but she straddles the line between country and pop. Carrie is older, married and has a child, so it's harder for teens to identify with her.

" She's a true country singer "
Grace, you look like a very nice person, but the truth of the matter is that someone your age wouldn't have a clue of what a ' true country singer ' is if you were bitten on the butt by one.

I totally agree with you Emily.
The Divine Genealogy Goddess

Agreed!
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert are better than both of them, and they don't need to put out poppy music!
"That was the sickest thing I've seen on TV, and I watch Dance Moms"

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A little more info on her
hb68ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patsy_Montana
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

Actually, one could argue Patsy Montana paved the way as she was the first female country singer to sell one million copies of a single.
Thats awsome. I had no idea who she is anyway. Ill have to check her out. I like discoveing older country singers. Believe it or not Country is my favorite gene.

Shania made herself international superstar.
Mutt Lange did that actually.
Kitty Wells will always have the most impact.
Actually, one could argue Patsy Montana paved the way as she was the first female country singer to sell one million copies of a single.
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

It was a Country/Pop music! Big difference. Anyway, this genre would be much less famous without Shania.
Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers have more total sales. Also, George Strait did it without having to pander to pop fans.
..but they are not international superstars. They didn't make this genre popular outside US or Canada. More than that, they are unknown in many parts of the world (unlike Shania!)
I would hardly expect traditional country artists to be huge international superstars. I like Carrie and couple other country pop artists. I like some of Shania songs. Shania made herself international superstar. I'm not bashing her at all. She had a little impact but not as much as others. Being international superstar and selling the most does not guarantee she is the most influential. Kitty Wells will always have the most impact. She paved the way for all solo country women. That effects all women in country who has solo career. Patsy Cline years after her death is still inspiring a lot of country singers to this day. Loretta, Meryl Haggard, George Straight and Johnny Cash are still being named as inspiration from country artists. Shania accomplished a lot in her career. That doesn't make it any greater than other artists in country. Country will always be American genre anyway. They don't need to be international.

Exactly!
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

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Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers have more total sales. Also, George Strait did it without having to pander to pop fans.
..but they are not international superstars. They didn't make this genre popular outside US or Canada. More than that, they are unknown in many parts of the world (unlike Shania!)

Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers have more total sales. Also, George Strait did it without having to pander to pop fans. Again, I stand by my statement.
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

Really? The Best-selling female country artist (like many critics noted!!!) didn't do anything for this genre??? You're a true ignorant

Anyway, this genre would be much less famous without Shania.
This may be the single most ignorant comment I have ever read on IMDB.
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

Because what she did was pop but her producer and label called it country.
It was a Country/Pop music! Big difference. Anyway, this genre would be much less famous without Shania.

Straight up pop? That's too much.
When the shoe fits, wear it.
I guess you have too many stereotypes about country music.
Like actually knowing what country music is?
Shania made this genre popular outside USA.
Because what she did was pop but her producer and label called it country.
Some people count sheep. Doesn't work with Bryan, just gets him excited ~ John-Redcorn

Straight up pop? That's too much. I guess you have too many stereotypes about country music. Shania made this genre popular outside USA. Yes, she mixed it with pop and rock but it's still COUNTRY