country and western
noun/ˌkʌntri ən ˈwestən/
/ˌkʌntri ən ˈwestərn/
(also country, country music)
[uncountable] (abbreviation C & W)
- a type of popular music in the style of the traditional music of the southern US, with singing and dance tunes played on violin, guitar and banjo
- a country and western singer
CultureCountry music includes cowboy songs and hillbilly music. There are more US radio stations playing country music than any other type of music. The home of country music is Nashville, Tennessee, with its Grand Ole Opry show.see also bluegrass, rockabillyTopics Musicb2Want to learn more?
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