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country and western music
country and western music American popular music form originating in the Southeast (country music) and the Southwest and West (western music). The two regional styles coalesced in the 1920s when recorded material became available in rural areas, and they were further consolidated after musicians fr... Read more
gospel music
gospel music American religious musical form that owes much of its origin to the Christian conversion of West Africans enslaved in the American South. Gospel music partly evolved from the songs slaves sang on plantations, notably work songs, and from the Protestant hymns they sang in church. Howeve... Read more
rock music
rock music type of music originating in the United States in the mid-1950s and increasingly popular throughout much of the world. Origins of Rock Essentially hybrid in origin, rock music includes elements of several black and white American music styles: black guitar-accompanied blues; bl... Read more
rock music
rock music type of music originating in the United States in the mid-1950s and increasingly popular throughout much of the world. Origins of Rock Essentially hybrid in origin, rock music includes elements of several black and white American music styles: black guitar-accompanied blues; bl... Read more
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis 1935-, American singer and composer, b. Ferriday, La. Combining country music elements with an energetic performance style, he was an early star of rock music . His songs include "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire." Hailed as an innovator and a rowdy ol... Read more
Hank Williams
Hank Williams 1923-53, American country singer and songwriter, b. near Georgiana, Ala., as Hiram Williams. He is widely regarded as the leading figure in the history of country music (see country and western music ). During his teenage years Williams began singing in Southern roadhouses, theaters,... Read more
Carter Family
Carter Family group of singers that specialized in traditional music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains; it consisted of A(lvin) P(leasant) Carter, 1891-1960, b. Maces Spring, Va.; his wife, Sara (Dougherty) Carter, 1898-1979, b. Flatwoods, Va.; and his sister-in-law, Maybelle (Addington) C... Read more
Jimmie Rodgers
Jimmie Rodgers (James Charles Rodgers), 1897-1933, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter often called "the father of country music," b. Meridian, Miss. The son of a railroad foreman, he left school at 14 and worked various railroad jobs, meanwhile learning the blues from his African-Americ... Read more
Nashville
Nashville city (1990 pop. 487,969), state capital, coextensive with Davidson co., central Tenn., on the Cumberland River, in a fertile farm area; inc. as a city 1806, merged with Davidson co. 1963. It is a port of entry and an important commercial and industrial center. The city has railroad shops ... Read more
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton 1946-, country singer, songwriter, and actress, b. Sevier County, Tenn. Among the most popular country singers of the 1970s and 80s, Parton is known for her Nashville-style flamboyance, talent for self-parody, and intelligent and witty approach to popular, country, and bluegrass music.... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "country music"

Country Music
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History Country Music. See Music: Traditional Music . Read more
country and western music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...originating in the Southeast (country music) and the Southwest and West (western...between the two styles is that country music is simpler and uses fewer instruments...Bibliography: See B. C. Malone, Country Music USA (1968); P. Hemphill, The Nashville... Read more
bluegrass music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition see country and western music . Read more
popular music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition see country and western music ; folk song ; gospel music ; jazz ; rap music ; rock music . Read more
music
Book article from: World Encyclopedia music Sound arranged for instruments or voices, for many purposes, exhibiting a...styles. It can be split into categories, including rock , jazz , blues , folk music , soul music , rap , house music , and country and western . Within classical music, there are distinct historical ... Read more
gospel music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...strong gospel element underlies the soul jazz and rock music of the 1950s and 60s. Composer and pianist Thomas A. Dorsey...song, played a major role in the development of gospel music. Important gospel performers have included Mahalia Jackson...widely considered to be c.1945-1965, the tradition and the ... Read more
Music
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History MUSIC The history of music in Russia is closely connected with political and social...from the West. As elsewhere, the historical development of music in Russia is densely interwoven with the general history of the country. Political, social, and cultural structures and processes...political and ... Read more
Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama, international event presented annually since 1947 for three weeks, opening usually in mid-August. Although the main emphasis is on music, some distinguished theatrical productions have been seen, including... Read more
Little Night Music, A
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Little Night Music, A (1973), a musical comedy of manners by Hugh Wheeler (book), Stephen Sondheim (music, lyrics). [ Shubert Theatre , 600 perf...xE9;e invites the Egerman family to the country manse of her mother, the aged courtesan...Miller's Son; Liaisons; A Weekend in the Country. Based on the ... Read more
Music Man, The
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Music Man, The (1957), a musical comedy by Meredith Willson (book, music, lyrics). [ Majestic Theatre , 1,375 perf.; Tony, NYDCC Awards...is a “con” man who cannot read a note of music but specializes in organizing boys' bands and selling band...Librarian; Lida Rose. Louis Kronenberger wrote, ... Read more

Dictionary entries related to "country music"

country music
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English coun·try mu·sic • n. a form of popular music originating in the rural southern U.S. It is traditionally played characteristically on fiddle, guitar, steel guitar, drums, and keyboard. Also called country and western . Read more
My Country
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music My Country ( Smetana). See Má Vlast . Read more
International Folk Music Council
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music International Folk Music Council. Organization formed in London in 1947 at conference representing 28 countries. First pres. Vaughan Williams, succeeded 1958 by Maud Karpeles . Devoted to int. research into folk mus., arranges fests., etc. Read more
popular music
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English pop·u·lar mu·sic • n. music appealing to the popular taste, including rock and pop and also soul, country, reggae, rap, and dance music. Read more
Trinity College of Music, London
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Trinity College of Music, London. Mus. coll. incorporated as Trinity Coll., London, 1875, developed from mus. soc. founded 1872. In 1874 complete system... Read more
Country Gardens
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Country Gardens. Eng. country dance-tune to which The Vicar of Bray is nowadays sung, but perhaps best known in Grainger's arr. for pf. (1908–18) and 2 pf. (1918) orch. by L. Artok. Read more
North Country Sketches
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music North Country Sketches. Orch. work by Delius , comp. 1913–14, in 4 movts.: 1. Autumn (The wind soughs in the trees). 2. Winter landscape . 3. Dance 4. The march of Spring (Woodlands, meadows, and silent moors). F.p. London 1915, cond. Beecham. Read more
folk music
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music folk music. Term covering folk-songs...tune) in different parts of a country (or in different countries...generally found among the country-dwellers, but with the increase...characteristics of their country of origin, they have int... Read more
Music
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History MUSIC MUSIC This entry includes...Bluegrass Classical Country and Western Early...blues. City versus country is again a factor in blues music; often a third category...flourished throughout the country. African American music was not recorded until... Read more
Music Festivals
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...sites across the country. Also frequently...around other types of music, including folk...cities around the country, including venues...Wisconsin. Rock music promoters staged...publishers issue music festival guide books...events around the country. BIBLIOGRAPHY Clynes, Tom. ... Read more

Thesaurus entries related to "country music"

music
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus music • noun  See tables. Music Types of Music a cappella acid house acid...boogie-woogie calypso chant choral country country and western dancehall death...mariachi Motown New Age new country new wave opera pop progressive...metal trance trip hop world music zydeco ... Read more
dance
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...2. the last dance had been played synonym : (piece of) dance music. Dances Dance Forms ballet ballroom belly dancing breakdancing...capoeira chaconne cinque-pace clog dance contredanse cotillion country dance courante cumbia czardas doppio fan dance fandango farandole... Read more
queen
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...head of state; Her Majesty; king's consort, queen consort. See also table at ruler.   2. informal the queen of country music synonyms : doyenne, star, superstar, leading light, big name, queen bee, prima donna, idol, heroine, favorite, darling... Read more
king
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...crowned head, Crown, emperor, prince, potentate, lord. See also the table at ruler.   2. informal the king of country music synonyms : star, leading light, luminary, superstar, giant, master; informal supremo, megastar. Read more
wild
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...barbaric, barbarous, brutish, ferocious, fierce.   4. wild country/countryside synonyms : uncivilized, uncultivated, unpopulated...rash, outrageous, preposterous.   11. wild about rock music synonyms : enthusiastic, eager, avid, agog; inf. crazy, mad... Read more
although
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus although • conjunction  although I'm not a fan of country music, I thoroughly enjoyed Vince Gill's performance synonyms : in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding (the fact) that, even though/if, for all that, while; chiefly Brit. whilst. Read more
synthesis
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus synthesis • noun  the synthesis of their diverse styles makes for a wonderful new sound in country music synonyms : combination, union, amalgam, blend, mixture, compound, fusion, composite, alloy; unification, amalgamation, marrying. Read more

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CMA announces 2009 conference.(Items of Interest)(Country Music Association)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: American Music Teacher; 6/1/2008; 42 words ; The 31st CMA National Conference will take place January 16-18, 2009, in New York City. All members are encouraged to submit session proposals by July 15, 2008. Selections will be made in the fall. For more information, e-mail Nick Iovanna at niovanna@chambermusic.org. Read more
The Tex Ritter Museum and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame reopened on August 16. (People Places & Miscellany).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Sing Out!; 1/1/2003; 24 words ; The Tex Ritter Museum and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame reopened on August 16, in a new building dedicated to the Lone Star State's country music pioneers. Read more
Country music honors Ray Charles.(CELEBRITIES)(exhibit at Country Music Hall of Fame)(Brief article)(Photograph)
Magazine article from: Jet; 3/20/2006; 72 words ; [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS RAY CHARLES: Country Music Hall of Fame curator Mick Buck (I) displays...titled I Can't Stop Loving You: Ray Charles and Country Music at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum... Read more
Chicago goes country.(NEWSMAKERS)(18th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival )(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Jet; 11/10/2008; 47 words ; CHICAGO GOES COUNTRY: Singer/songwriter Rissi...the 18th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival on the Soldier...Parkland. Her single in 2007, Country Girl, reportedly was the...to break onto the country music charts in more than 20 years... Read more
Brazil is guilty of more music piracy infractions than any other country in the world, although China is home to a US$600 million market for pirated music, the largest in the world, the International Federation of the Phonograph Industry said in an annual report.(Brazil)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Latin Trade; 10/1/2004; 49 words ; BRAZIL is guilty of more music piracy infractions than any other country in the world, although China is home to a US$600 million market for pirated music, the largest in the world, the International Federation of the Phonograph Industry said in an annual report. Record piracy in Brazil... Read more
A $300 million country music entertainment complex, Country Crossing, will be built in Houston County.(ALABAMA)
Magazine article from: EconSouth; 3/22/2008; ; 51 words ; * A $300 million country music entertainment complex, Country Crossing, will be built in Houston County. The project's developers anticipate that it will create up to 4,000 direct and indirect... Read more
Deacon Anthony Martino, State VA Voluntary Service Chairperson and Adjutant Chapter 16, North Chicago; and Chapter 16 Commander Gordon "Lenny" Kitson, president DAV appreciation plaques to Shirley Barr, manager, "Country Thunder" music festival, Lawrence Barr, owner, "Country Thunder" music festival.
Magazine article from: DAV Magazine; 3/1/2006; 75 words ; ...Commander Gordon Lenny Kitson, president DAV appreciation plaques to Shirley Barr, manager, Country Thunder music festival, Lawrence Barr, owner, Country Thunder music festival for allowing the Chapter to conduct their Forget-Me-Not drive on the festival... Read more
Farm Progress announces it has added a country music event to the annual Farm Progress Show to be held this year in Decatur, IL.(MEDIA NEWS)
Magazine article from: Agri Marketing; 7/1/2007; 35 words ; Farm Progress announces it has added a country music event to the annual Farm Progress Show to be held this year in Decatur, IL. Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd will perform August 29. The show is sponsored by Grinnell Mutual. Read more
Kudos to the four winners of the Pioneer Award from the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards.(People, Places & Miscellany)
Magazine article from: Sing Out!; 1/1/2008; 41 words ; Kudos to the four winners of the Pioneer Award from the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards. The careers and musical contributions of Harlon Howard, Dolly Parton, Don Williams and Waylon Jennings were honored June 20 at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Read more
The National 4-H Council and EMI Music release the country music compilation CD "Clover Country-Songs from famous 4-H Alumni.".(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Sound recording review)
Magazine article from: Agri Marketing; 4/1/2008; 83 words ; The National 4-H Council and EMI Music release the country music compilation CD Clover Country-Songs From Famous 4-H Alumni. It includes 11 hit songs from 4-H alumni who are all country music superstars, including Faith Hill, Sugarland... Read more