They're extremely related quite often, don't lump country all in with the nashville scene that began in the 70's
o yah that was kinda brod, let me make my self more clear. im talkin mainstream today country, keith urban, tim mcgraw, the kind of country thats real big down here in arkansas. im not talkin country western like cash or willie. and as for bluegrass i ment more of progressive bluegrass, the avett brothers, yonder mountain, mountain heart, the everybodyfields, keller williams, and ocms. i dont really get down to the really old timey bluegrass, but its still miles ahead todays country.
Err... What about Hank Williams.. Hank williams Jr. and Hank the 3rd? Shit..... You don't know shit from shine unless you've heard them.
Oh all that modern mainstream country can go to iraq and be human shields for the soldiers. Which reminds me of the best picture ever
Dude I must say you have a VERY good taste in music, well so far as I can see, judging by your contemporary bluegrass choices.