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Has country and western music been influence by African-American music?

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Many of the musicians have been influenced by African-American blues (see jazz ) and gospel music but the performers and audience are almost all white. Leading performers include Jimmy Rodgers the Carter Family Hank Williams and his son Tex Ritter Chet Atkins Patsy Cline Johnny Cash June Carter-Cash Merle Haggard Waylon Jennings George Jones Loretta Lynn Tammy Wynette Charley Pride Charlie Rich Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson .

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