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So what do I listen to when I kick back and relax?....
Below are some of my favorite musical artists.

Country Music

  • Montgomery Gentry -- "songs that strip life to the marrow," that speak of passion, loss, pride and heartache.
  • Andy Griggs --  A variety of country from soulful ballads to "firecracker country rockers".
  • Anthony Smith --  A mix of retro country, the funk of R&B, the raw edge of rock, and the blues.
  • Blake Shelton --  Generally ballads and country rock.
  • Tim McGraw --  One of the biggest names in country music.
  • Billy Ray Cyrus --  Country singer and actor. Ballads and country rock.
  • Big and Rich --  Rockin' country music without limits!
  • Chris Cagle --  "No guts, no glory" blue-collar country rock, soulful ballads, and American pride music.
  • Toby Keith --  Chart-topping outspoken country favorite.

80's Rock/ Pop

  • Roxette -  An 80's classic. One of many personal favorites.

Christian Contemporary

  • Michael W. Smith -  A well-known name in Christian Contemp. Very moving lyrics.
  • Michael Card -  ...Wonderful story songs'... and an excellent message every time.
  • Rebecca St. James -  Much like the female version of Michael W. Smith to Christian Contemp.
  • Kendall Payne -  I like a number of her lyrics... very thought-provoking.

Celtic Music

  • Gaelic Storm -  Yes, this is the band featured in the movie "Titanic".
  • Riverdance -  Foot-stopping all the way... Makes me want to get up and dance!
  • Leahy -  Celtic meets country fiddle, yet classy.... best of both worlds.

Other Music

  • Manheim Steamroller -  A classic, pure and simple.
  • Evanescence -  Hard rock meets the classical solo voice of Amy Lee. Beautiful.
  • Tonic Sol Fa -  An acapella group that is gaining quite a following.
  • Vangelis -  Classic '80's synthesized music. Famous from quite a few film soundtracks.
  • James Darren -  Classic lounge/big band music. Known also as Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: DS9.

Favorite Film Composers

  • James Horner -  THE film composer name in Hollywood.
  • John Williams -  One, if not, the best. Composer of Star Wars just to name one.
  • Randy Edelman -  I think his "Gettysburg" soundtrack sticks out the most.
  • Danny Elfman -  Composer of "MiB", as well as the "Simpsons" theme.
  • Howard Shore -  Composer of the "Lord of the Rings" soundtracks.
  • Jerry Goldsmith -  The late and great film composer, known most readily for his work for Star Trek.
  • Klaus Badelt -  I am particularly fond of his 2003 score for "The Pirates of the Caribbean.
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