When You're Not Listening to Fleetwood Mac, you're listening to:

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Originally Posted by gssmith

This is exactly what I listen to! I won't complain if my friends listen to anything else, but if I am by myself I will only listen to the classics. And a lot of you older folks will be surprised by how many people my age appreciate and respect the classics too. I am only 25. I have been lucky enough to have seen a lot of them in concert. Bob seger a few years back was one of the best shows ever! Almost as good as FWM or Stevie. Tom, Heart, Dolly, Kenny Rogers were great too.

They do not make music any more, or atleast that is not what is popular and playing on the radio. I don't know of any younger musicians that are around. I am sure they are out there, but I havent been exposed to them. Any sugestions???

Even modern country has gone too mainstream pop/electronic.
I have to admit I do like a few rap songs, but only if I am in the mood. And the lyrics have to bee really dirty ;-) Like: "I got a hand full of ass and fist full of weave, face down on your knees" Or "I'll show you how we pimp in the south, it aint pay day till I nut in your mouth"

If you like country check out Ashley Monroe's music - songs such as Like a Rose, Weed Instead of Roses, You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter). She also does a duet with Pat Monahan and his band Train called Bruises:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmXaaEvnnOQ

Some great younger artists - well you've probably heard of P!nk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTJjlDEodVo (if you like dirty lyrics that song is a goer) and Adele http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri7-vnrJD3k

Passenger writes a lot of great music and lyrics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBumgq5yVrA
This one is v. funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrCoiu5Fd4I

Singer/songwriter and guitarist Laura Marling is amazing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnK3FMuMAs

Lewis Watson is another young singer/songwriter who is making lots of sweet music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9LVU34xQAo

Allen Stone is awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Hy6kp5kIs

So there are a few suggestions re: younger musicians/singers.