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

Examples of country music in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wrangler unveiled the fourth installment of its successful collaboration with ACM, CMA, and Grammy Award-winning country music star Lainey Wilson. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025

Voices of America Country Music Fest lineup This year's festival features some of the biggest names in country music. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025

Seely was born Marilyn Jeanne Seely, the youngest of four, in Titusville in the northwest region of Pennsylvania and raised on a steady diet of country music. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025

Her contribution to country music and the Grand Ole Opry will never be forgotten. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

country music

noun

: music coming from or imitating the folk style of the Southern U.S. or the Western cowboy