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Why is Garth Brroks so popular in Ireland?

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  • 06-09-2014 12:29pm
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    EdenHazard
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    He's good but why his popularity here over the likes of Tim McGraw? He's really not any better.


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    henryporter
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    Irish people are just a bit culturally illiterate TBH


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    freddiek
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    perhaps his music appeals to the deeply sentimental streak that a lot of us share.


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    karaokeman
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    Easy listening and fun guitar riffs. Most people enjoy this kind of music. Never seen him live, but he's meant to be a great showman which is another bonus in the marketing department.


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    topper75
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    It's more the charisma than the music - same reason people watch and pledge money to those TV preachers.

    I love American country music but I don't bother with Garth. Never did. Never will.

    The Garth lovers could hardly name many other country artists working and recording today.

    The Irish love a bandwagon. Sure, didn't they destroy their own fine economy with one.


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