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

That same year, Scott launched Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, which sells a full range of Western fashions and features a jewelry collaboration with country music star Lainey Wilson. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025

Drake Milligan – Season 17 Drake Milligan was a rising country music artist who gained national recognition as a finalist on America’s Got Talent season 17. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025

He’s discovered everyone has their own, unique country music journey. —Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

Luke Combs is one of contemporary country music’s biggest live draws, headlining stadiums all last summer on his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour and playing country festivals. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 May 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