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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Bryan, 28, is best known as one of the rising stars of country music.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
The blend of country music and culinary innovation there is captivating.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
So far, the Center's initial slate of performers offers fans a diversity of options: comedians, country music stars, stunt and acrobatics performers and online personalities.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
These genre-crossing experiments are reshaping the landscape of country music, bringing fresh influences and attracting diverse audiences.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
The blend of country music and culinary innovation there is captivating.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
So far, the Center's initial slate of performers offers fans a diversity of options: comedians, country music stars, stunt and acrobatics performers and online personalities.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
These genre-crossing experiments are reshaping the landscape of country music, bringing fresh influences and attracting diverse audiences.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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