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

The unraveling of a previous romantic relationship and the beginnings of her current love story with boyfriend and fellow country music artist Morgan Evans, inform her latest album. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Then country music awards Debut announcement and Debut TV era starts. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Morris was best remembered in the country community for a 14-year tenure with Billboard from 1981 to 1995, the last four of those as the publication’s country music editor. — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

After the Sox scored six runs in the first inning and led 8-2 after the third, most fans settled in for a postgame concert by country music star Cole Swindell. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 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