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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In 2024, the schedule included Post Malone and rising country music artist Ernest.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
And like sure yes cowboys and country music have been coming back for years (Lil Nas X, Beyonce, Lana Del Rey, others probably).
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
This season features a brand-new cast, including actress-singer Amber Riley, rapper-songwriter Lady London, and country music phenomenon Reyna Roberts.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
If Bey and Post both make the finals, there will be two nominees by pop artists performing country music.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
And like sure yes cowboys and country music have been coming back for years (Lil Nas X, Beyonce, Lana Del Rey, others probably).
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
This season features a brand-new cast, including actress-singer Amber Riley, rapper-songwriter Lady London, and country music phenomenon Reyna Roberts.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
If Bey and Post both make the finals, there will be two nominees by pop artists performing country music.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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