Country music fans are a rare breed--at least where I'm from--so when we find fellow country fans, we can't help but share our pride. The best place to meet country fans are concerts; between tailgating and singing along to the people next to you, country music has a way of connecting us all.

Firstly, we've all had people question our taste in music...and we explain to them that they are simply missing out on the heartfelt lyrics and twangy tunes. We then explain to them that country music is more than pick up trucks and beer--it's a way of life only few are fortunate enough to appreciate.

Second, when we do meet fellow country fans, we can't help but gush about our favorites and frown upon the 'wannabe's.' Then, if a country song comes on, we proudly sing along.

There are no concerts better than country concerts: I may be biased, but there's something about the united atmosphere and raw emotions when everyone sings along. Plus, tailgating is almost as great as the music. (Let's be honest, is it really a country concert without tailgating?)

Wearing cowboy boots and plaid shirts are essential--it's almost like the unofficial uniform of country concerts. Of course there are the novice fans who try to blend in, but then there are the authentic country-folks who welcome us all even if we're not donned in country gear.

Chances are, ninety-nine percent of the time, you'll find us in our cars with the windows down blasting the newest Jason Aldean or Miranda Lambert song, singing (or in my case, screaming) along with the lyrics.

We force non-country fans to listen to our music, much to their dismay, hoping they will fall in love with it the way we did.

Nonetheless, country music will forever be ours, and we'll support it forever.