I grew up in east TN on country music - Dolly, Loretta, George, Porter, Johnny - as well as Christian standards when I was visiting my grandparents.
The first song I ever remember noticing, liking, and buying (by myself, with my allowance) was:
You can imagine my parents' shock when a year or so later, after completely wearing out Debby and the Grease soundtrack, I bought this at the local Kmart:
It's called destiny, kids. You simply can't fight it.