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You may wonder if country music is as popular overseas as it is in the US and Canada. A recent check of the most downloaded country albums in Europe, Australia, and Japan showed that Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash are doing just fine. However, you-ll also see plenty of the names that are at the top of the American charts. Younger stars are like Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Shania Twain, Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley are all selling lots of music overseas.

Overseas fans no longer need to rely solely on albums and videos to see and hear their favorite artists. Nowadays they-re getting plenty of opportunities to see the stars in person. Glen and Dolly are both touring overseas this year. The man from Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett, is in Paris again. Alan Jackson sold out every show in Australia and Sweden. Toby Keith is heading over to Europe this fall. Fans in Australia will see Taylor Swift live onstage. Brad Paisley has scheduled overseas dates. Those over there that like a little Texas in their country music don-t have to worry. Steve Earle and Joe Ely are both headed outside the US to perform. Country is worldwide.