[stirring instrumental music] - the down-home music that was once the preserve of cowboys and rednecks is well on its way to becoming the sound of the '90s. - one of the things that was overlooked while all this rock n' roll explosion was going on was coununtry music.c. these acacts were putting out good music. they were touring constantly around the country, and building up a fan base. - ♪ blame it all on my roots ♪ ♪ i showed up in boots ♪ ♪ and ruined your black-tie affair ♪ - when they ask people their favorite singer, number one in the nation was garth brooks. you surprised by that? - yes, sir. i guess my family knew where they were gonna be asking the questions and got there before they did. - [laughs] - ♪ 'cause i got t friends ♪ ♪ in low w places ♪ ♪ w where the w whiskey droro♪ ♪ andnd the beer chases my blues a away ♪ - livingng in missisissipp, countrtry was a huhuge part of my lilife