country music
noun
: music derived from or imitating the folk style of the Southern U.S. or of the Western cowboy
especially
: popular vocal music characterized by simple harmonies, accompaniment by stringed instruments (such as guitar, fiddle, banjo, and pedal steel), repeated choruses, and often narrative lyrics
called also country, country and western
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Despite picking up album of the year and best country album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has been snubbed by a country music awards program… again.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Established in 1966, the ACM Awards is the longest-running country music awards show.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish in country music — and she’s also found great success in pop, rock, and beyond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Tiera Kennedy's journey in country music hasn't been easy.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Established in 1966, the ACM Awards is the longest-running country music awards show.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish in country music — and she’s also found great success in pop, rock, and beyond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Tiera Kennedy's journey in country music hasn't been easy.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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