Country's money spinners
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Radio programmers are debating about how to include country music in top-40 formats. Country record sales have grown by over 16% since 1990 although the music remains simple and the lyrics cliched. Baby boomers are attracted to country's mellow easy-listening style.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Classics go pop: publicising musicians
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Record companies are discovering they can successfully market their classical musicians in the same way they do their popular and country music stars. A new series of laser discs show classical musicians performing their craft in exotic settings.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Country style
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US consumers between ages 30 and 40 are propelling a national interest in country music and styles. Over 12% of sound recordings sold in the US are country. Cable television's Nashville Network has 50 million subscribers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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