by Jessie January 4, 2004
Country Music is American Popular Folk music- originating from the upland hills of the South- i.e. Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina- that relies strongly on harmonics, melodies and lyrics for story telling. The Carter Family from Virginia was the first commerical Country Music recording group.
Commercial Country Music has many Pop music elements- as well as Pop music has Country elements- both genres influenced each other. Modern Country and Western originted as we know it by the likes of Hank Williams, Sr. There are many styles and stylists of Country Music- including Country-Pop, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Jazzy Country, New Wave Country, Country-Soul, and Country-Blues. Country Music is essentially song driven- which is why to some non fans describe the songs being too similar. Country Music is actually a very eclectic and broad genre which encompasses folk, rock, and other styles as well. Country Music can be traced back to Celtic music traditions, and has evolved over a period of time . Country Music ranges from a very twangy sound, to a very smooth sound- with much of it in between. Most themes in Country are rural, but it has expanded with mostly songs that simply tell stories- urban or rural. A majority of Country songs have repetition in them and rely heavily on a strong chorus and hooks.
Ironically as traditional as Country Music can be- it has had much innovation and creative influence over the years, and some of the best singers and songwriters of any genre of Popular Music.
Commercial Country Music has many Pop music elements- as well as Pop music has Country elements- both genres influenced each other. Modern Country and Western originted as we know it by the likes of Hank Williams, Sr. There are many styles and stylists of Country Music- including Country-Pop, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Jazzy Country, New Wave Country, Country-Soul, and Country-Blues. Country Music is essentially song driven- which is why to some non fans describe the songs being too similar. Country Music is actually a very eclectic and broad genre which encompasses folk, rock, and other styles as well. Country Music can be traced back to Celtic music traditions, and has evolved over a period of time . Country Music ranges from a very twangy sound, to a very smooth sound- with much of it in between. Most themes in Country are rural, but it has expanded with mostly songs that simply tell stories- urban or rural. A majority of Country songs have repetition in them and rely heavily on a strong chorus and hooks.
Ironically as traditional as Country Music can be- it has had much innovation and creative influence over the years, and some of the best singers and songwriters of any genre of Popular Music.
When you listen to Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Hank Williams, Sr, you are listening to the roots of Modern Country Music.
by countryfan April 2, 2009
A once amazing form of music, until the same money-hungry bastards who made pop music decided to take it over and ruin its future by recycling it into an augmented version of pop music.
Nowadays, the soccer moms and rednecks who listen to nothing but this fake trash try to make it look good by comparing it to gangster rap. They're both horrible.
Nowadays, the soccer moms and rednecks who listen to nothing but this fake trash try to make it look good by comparing it to gangster rap. They're both horrible.
Soccer mom: COUNTRY MUSIC IS GREAT UNLIKE TODAYS MUSIC ABOUT POPPING A CAP IN A COPZ ASS
Person with actual taste: Who would listen to either, you Retardis?
Person with actual taste: Who would listen to either, you Retardis?
by The Knife Ninja February 10, 2014
a type of music where you lose everything you own and takes no talent whatsoever to write lyrics for. Type of music listened to by people who have nothin better in life to do than complain about everything.
by colonel-s February 23, 2009
A genre of music popular among white-trashy inbreeds. Just listening to it has been proven to lower your IQ. All the singers sound exactly the same, as if they were purposely trying to sound like hicks. Someone who listens to country music is usually from a rural, white, bigoted community.
"Earl couldn't get his GED, so he took his mobile to Nashville in hopes of becoming a country music star."
by Brian the Definer November 12, 2006
country music cant even be called music. its noise. all of the singers, if you can even call them singers, sound the same and are horrible. its whiny crap. its all about the same topics.. its pointless to society. its music that stupid rednecks and cowboys listen to. it is the lowest form of music possible.
redneck: this is a great song y'all!
rocker: lemme hear *puts on headphones*
redneck: y'all like it?
rocker: omfg! what is this shit? I think my ears are bleeding!
redneck: what y'all talkin bout?! this is amazin. countrys all i listen to.
rocker: its not even music. its noise.
country music= shit!!!
rocker: lemme hear *puts on headphones*
redneck: y'all like it?
rocker: omfg! what is this shit? I think my ears are bleeding!
redneck: what y'all talkin bout?! this is amazin. countrys all i listen to.
rocker: its not even music. its noise.
country music= shit!!!
by lpc; godd August 14, 2007
Type of noise (you can't even call it music) that features the most mundane lyrics imaginable, "singers" that sound exactly alike, and the ever-present, excruciating fiddle. The only people that listen to this noise are white, racist republicans.
by the mutant October 1, 2005