I would say listen to K. I had never been a fan of 'country' music. But a few years back I turned off the anti-country rant long enough to listen to some old school stuff (Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, etc). Then out comes O Brother Where Art Thou and bluegrass comes into my view. Amazing music.
I agree with K that most of the 'country' out on the radio to day is to country music what N'SYNC is to pop music. Uninspired and insincere garbage to get as much of your money as possible with as little effort as possible.
So, please don't let what you hear on the radio keep you from listening to what I would call 'true artists' in country/bluegrass. You are really missing out if you do.
jr
