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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Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In this musical enemies-to-lovers story, the career of a country music icon’s daughter fizzled when her teenage boyfriend stole her song.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 June 2025
The events are followed by a western-style barbecue, live country music, and dancing at the rodeo arena.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
Kelly’s remarks come more than a month after the Destiny’s Child alum kicked off her world tour in support of Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter, which found Bey exploring her love for country music across 27 tracks, including collaborations with icons such as Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In this musical enemies-to-lovers story, the career of a country music icon’s daughter fizzled when her teenage boyfriend stole her song.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 June 2025
The events are followed by a western-style barbecue, live country music, and dancing at the rodeo arena.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
Kelly’s remarks come more than a month after the Destiny’s Child alum kicked off her world tour in support of Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter, which found Bey exploring her love for country music across 27 tracks, including collaborations with icons such as Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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