Country music is often criticized yet I find it interesting.  How about you?
Yes, I too, enjoy country music.  I enjoy the stories in the songs.  What do you enjoy about the music?
Same. I like how the song can make you think about simple and complicated aspects of life.  A lot of music does that for me.
Do you have a favorite country artist? 
Yes. Randy Travis is likely my favorite of all time.  How about you?
Randy Travis has many great songs and a lovely voice.  I enjoy George Strait, Johnny Cash and many other artists.
Same - those are all great artists.
Do you prefer live music or recorded music?
Tough one. I definitely listen to more recorded music yet love the energy of the crowd when listening to live music.  How about you? 
Recorded music is my favorite because I can listen to the songs I like and skip those I don't like.  Have you read Randy Travis's Memoir?     
No. I have not.  Worth reading?
I have not read the book, but the reviews look good.  I didn't know he grew up on a farm and dropped out of school.  He still became one of the best ever country stars.