I hated country music growing up. But, that was only because my parents listened to it so much. However, there was one perfromer I liked even when I was a little kid- Johnny Horton.
Sink the Bismark (my favorite)
Battle of New Orleans (his most famous)
North to Alaska
When It's Sprintime in Alaska (my parents told me stories of living in Alaska so I liked these last two)
Today, I can like any music if it's done well.