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

Several other celebrities commented in support of his first post on Instagram, including musicians like Jack White of the White Stripes and country music artist Morgane Stapleton. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Other investors in the Series E round include country music artist Warren Zeiders, and actor Tony Cavalero. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026

With 24 main characters interwoven around the town of Nashville, home of country music and intersecting political undercurrents, the film tries to make sense of the chaos. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

The time has come for country music superstar Alan Jackson to hang up his signature Stetson hat. — CBS News, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, 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