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style of 20th-century American popular music that originated among whites in rural areas of the South and West. The term country and western music (later shortened to country music) was adopted by the recording industry in 1949 to replace the derogatory label “hillbilly music.” |
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the incorporation of musical elements and songwriting idioms from traditional country music into late 1960s and '70s rock, usually . The style achieved its commercial zenith with the hits of the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and many other less consistent performers. Country rock arose from the conviction that the wellspring of rock and roll was the work of 1950s and '60s ...
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| > | outlaw music
movement of American country music in the 1970s spearheaded by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings (b. June 15, 1937, Littlefield, Texas, U.S., —d. February 13, 2002, Chandler, Arizona, ). Sometimes called progressive country, outlaw music was an attempt to escape the formulaic constraints of the (simple songs, the use of studio musicians, and lush production), country's ...
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| > | Pop Goes the Country?
As the 21st century dawned, country music—fueled by the unprecedented crossover success of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and the Dixie Chicks—remained more popular than ever. Still, industry-wide sales fell somewhat from the dizzying heights of the mid-1990s, and critics complained that Nashville's Music Row establishment had squandered ...
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| > | country dance
genre of social dance for several couples, the characteristic form of folk and courtly dances of the British Isles. In England after about 1550, the term country dancing referred to a dance of the upper classes; similar dances, usually called traditional, existed contemporaneously among country people and persisted in popular tradition. |
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| music, country
A commercial offshoot of the folk music of the rural South, country music is an American art form that gained worldwide appeal after World War II. Originally known as hillbilly or mountain music, country music grew from the folk music that was brought to North America by Anglo-Celtic settlers in the 1700s and 1800s. The music changed as it came in contact with ethnic ...
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Music that is enjoyed by the largest possible audiences is called popular music. Many kinds—country music, folk music, rhythm and blues, musical comedy, jazz, marches, ragtime, and other idioms—were popular in the 20th century. In general, popular music is the product of an industry devoted entirely to its manufacture and sale. (See also folk music; jazz; music, country; ...
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Since the term folk music was first used in the 19th century, it has had many shades of meaning. Certain general characteristics, however, help distinguish folk music from such kinds as popular music and art, or classical, music.
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| Klezmer music
style of music that originated during the Middle Ages among the Jewish people of Eastern Europe, Greece, and the Balkans. It did not receive the name klezmer until the 19th century, when a wave of Jewish immigration brought the style from Europe to the United States. (The term klezmer is derived from two Hebrew words, clay and zimmer, meaning “vessel of music.”) Klezmer ...
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| Berklee College of Music
private undergraduate institution in Boston, Mass. It began as a proprietary music school founded by Lawrence Berk in 1945 and became a nonprofit institution in 1961. The college grants bachelor's degrees in such disciplines as music, music education, music business, audio engineering, jazz, musical instrument technology, voice, and instruments. Berklee employs ...
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| > | Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA)
Organization dedicated to the advancement of Australian country music. Includes industry news and background information, country music charts, notes on recent country music releases, a performance schedule, and links to performer websites.
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| > | Country Music Round Up
Online version of this British newspaper on country music. Provides updates, articles, album reviews, interviews, and profiles. Includes information for subscribers.
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| > | The Father of Country Music
Current news and information concerning the music and legacy of country music legend, Jimmie Rodgers. Features a biography, discography, and information about the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Mississippi.
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| > | Country-Music-Club.com
Portal providing an extensive directory of links on this popular style of music. Contains links to related artists, lyrics, organizations, shops, events and venues, radio stations, music companies. Also includes downloadable audio files.
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| > | History of Country Music
Information on this style of 20th-century American popular music. Provides notes on types, including cowboy music, western swing, and honky-tonk. Also features biographical sketches of various artists like Roy Rogers, Orvon Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, and Lefty Frizzell.
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| > | American Music: Sounds of the South(5:00)
Listen to the music of the American south, and you'll hear the diverse backgrounds of the region's people.
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Learn about Helsinki's love for all things art, music and dance, from concert halls and opera to ballet and street performers.
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Visit Brazil, a diverse country with many natural wonders.
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British and African influences were the most dominant on American folk music.
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