country music

noun

1. a style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West, usually vocalized, generally simple in form and harmony, and typified by romantic or melancholy ballads accompanied by acoustic or electric guitar, banjo, violin, and harmonica.

country music

noun

1. a type of 20th-century popular music based on White folk music of the southeastern US Sometimes shortened tocountry

Word History and Origins

Origin of country music¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It’s no secret that country music hasn’t had a lot of Black stars.

From Los Angeles Times

As Malone began making the transition to the country music look and sound he now employs, he and Yoakam stayed in touch and became friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Her Texas stop included a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson and Bruce Springsteen entertained crowds at a recent Atlanta rally.

From Salon

Harris will make abortion the key theme of a Houston rally, featuring pop megastar Beyoncé, a Texan whose song “Freedom” is frequently played at Harris events, and country music icon Willie Nelson.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet among Nashville’s top stars, Pearce might be the least interested in reaching beyond country music’s borders — and at a moment when the genre has more crossover energy than it has in years.

From Los Angeles Times