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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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Below is everything to know about the rising country music star.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Trisha Yearwood may be known for being a queen of country music, but her charming collection of farmhouse furniture available at Wayfair is just as noteworthy.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Below is everything to know about the rising country music star.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
According to a 2025 Live Nation survey, 63 percent of country music listeners are Gen Z or Millennial, with Gen Z among the fastest-growing demographic of listeners.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for country music
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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