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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Bristol Bristol, Tennessee, is the perfect mountain town for fly fishers and country music lovers.
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The queen of country music is bringing her brand of Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways — making the trip to Nashville feel as memorable and fun as the destination itself.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music artist Hardy serve as hosts.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Comedian Bert Kreischer and country music star Hardy are ringing in the new year alongside Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and live performances from more of country’s biggest names (all listed below).
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The queen of country music is bringing her brand of Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways — making the trip to Nashville feel as memorable and fun as the destination itself.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music artist Hardy serve as hosts.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Comedian Bert Kreischer and country music star Hardy are ringing in the new year alongside Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and live performances from more of country’s biggest names (all listed below).
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Country music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20music. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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