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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"

Music (Paranormal)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology ...which people did not hear the music, ordinarily between eight and...1905), "From all parts of the country come reports of mysterious music descending from above, and always...Several interesting cases in which music was heard around the deathbed...
Music
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History ...the general history of the country. Political, social, and...new era of Russian history of music following European patterns...West," the sounds of the music of Western Europe, together...theaters included the first music theater works of Russian composers...As in many other European ...
rock music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...noted for saxophone solos; black and white gospel music ; white country and western music ; and the songs of white popular crooners and harmony groups. Emerging in 1954-55, rock music was initially referred to as "rock 'n' roll...
Popular Music
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences ...audience under the rubric of race music . Perhaps most significant...was live. Listeners around the country were in thrall to dance music, which was essentially highly...the first mass-media popular music superstars in the United States...
music, development of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History ...traditional perception of British music—that of a Tudor...matter for conjecture, for no music has survived. There is evidence...not in unison, as in other countries, but in ‘as many...famous piece of English medieval music, the six-part canonic...
country and western music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition country and western music American popular music form originating in the Southeast...Nelson . In the 1960s and 70s, country and western music significantly influenced the development of rock music. Since then, it has undergone...
music
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...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 periods – medieval music (1100–...
Gospel Music, African American
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History ...NCGCC). A model for the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA...urban gospel centers across the country. At first, the gospel music of the 1920s and 1930s conflicted...churches initially viewed gospel music as retrogressive, they were...
gospel music
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...1945-1965, the tradition and the music remain vital in contemporary culture. The Gospel Music Association rewards achievements in...Gentry, A History and Encyclopedia of Country and Western and Gospel Music (1961, repr. 1972); H. C. Boyer...
popular music
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Irish History ...showband as an Irish purveyor of country and western music; the rock group and solo rock...vigorous revival of traditional Irish music, which can be regarded as an outgrowth of the preoccupation with folk music in Europe and North America throughout...

Dictionary entries related to "country music"

Music Festivals
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...numerous cities around the country, including venues...Wisconsin. Rock music promoters staged big...that publishers issue music festival guide books...of events around the country. BIBLIOGRAPHY Clynes, Tom. Music Festivals from Bach...
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...
Music Industry
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...would be used primarily for music. Yet by the 1890s, "nickel...novelty of mechanically reproduced music. A few companies controlled...artists introduced blues, jazz, country, and folk to the industry...the vast majority of published music, continued to demand compensation...
Nationalism in Music, Europe and the United States
Dictionary entry from: New Dictionary of the History of Ideas Nationalism in Music, Europe and the United States Nationalism in music has traditionally been described...century phenomenon associated with countries or regions aspiring to nationhood...of a distinctively American music may be seen as late developments...
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.
folk music
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music folk music. Term covering folk-songs...in different parts of a country (or in different countries). Folk-songs were generally found among the country-dwellers, but with the...and similarly in other countries. Many composers have made...characteristics of their country of origin, they ...
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 .
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...places then under Brit. rule. Today TCL examiners visit nearly 40 countries. Now part of Univ. of London. Awards graduate diploma (GTCL...
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.
Composition, Musical
Dictionary entry from: New Dictionary of the History of Ideas ...details of this article on music composition will largely focus on Western classical music, but as necessary with such a wide-ranging term, other countries and styles are included in...as well. Cultural Roles Music compositions are not constructed...

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 rock alternative barbershop...bluegrass blues boogie-woogie calypso chant choral country country and western dancehall death metal disco Dixieland...
queen
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...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...
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...
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.
dance
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...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...
wild
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...barbarous, brutish, ferocious, fierce.   4. wild country/countryside synonyms : uncivilized, uncultivated, unpopulated...outrageous, preposterous.   11. wild about rock music synonyms : enthusiastic, eager, avid, agog; inf. crazy...
king
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...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.

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Music Choice(R) Extends Its Reach into Voice Over IP (VoIP) Through VisiFone; VisiFone VoIP Subscribers Gain Access to a Wide Variety of Music Channels and Music News.
Business Wire; 9/20/2005; 700+ words ; ...Hit List, 80s, 90s, Country, Rock, and much more. In addition, Music Choice will offer "Music Choice News," a daily...Hit List, 80s, 90s, Country, Rock, and much more...ViseonMedia will deliver music, sports, shopping...
Music.com Establishes French Language Music Site.
Business Wire; 1/22/2001; 700+ words ; ...North America, Europe, and Asia, Music.com is rapidly becoming "THE Music Network" for industry professionals...worldwide. The Company offers local music information, content, and services in 15 countries and provides individual artists and...
Music Nation Talent Contest Officially Kicks Off As Music Industry Powerhouses Join As Celebrity Judges.
PR Newswire; 1/29/2007; 700+ words ; ...competition," said The Game. Music Nation has been accepting...unsigned acts across the country. With the competition...to register with the Music Nation site, create...major markets across the country -- including New York...vote each week for the Music Nation winners. Additionally...
Music Choice lets listeners choose
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 6/5/2003; 700+ words ; ...capacity for many more channels -- Music Choice often becomes part of...program a continuous stream of music, in formats set according to...s one channel for popular country chart hits, another for classic...stations, from soft to metal. Music Choice has no disc jockeys...
Music for a mixed up planet
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 12/23/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...anniversary of WOMAD (World of Music Arts and Dance), the festival...now stages major events in 21 countries and has hugely boosted the profiles...for the second Radio 3 World Music Awards. The winners will be...included the British-Asian music scene's Nitin Sawhney and...
Music makes their world go round; Jus the Job: So, you have a big CD collection? Think again. Ed Shelton talks to people who are paid to change your mood through music.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 11/12/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...agency specialising in putting music to TV and film. "It is crucial...worldwide copyright," she says. "Music that you choose for a UK programme...not have a licence in other countries: this is no good if the production...internationally." Perhaps being a music consultant is not the blissful...
Music Choice now an option from Sprint PCS.(Mobile Media)
Newspaper article from: The Online Reporter; 1/8/2005; 700+ words ; ...channels cover a wide variety of music genres including--but not...hop, Hit List, 80s, 90s, country and rock. Sprint also offers access to "Music Choice Today," which delivers...performances produced at the Music Choice studios, and "Music...
iTunes Music Store Launches in Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Switzerland.
PR Newswire; 5/10/2005; 700+ words ; ...percent of the global music market with stores in 19 countries and more than 400 million...worldwide. "The iTunes Music Store has revolutionized...songs from the iTunes Music Store for Mac or Windows...billing address in the country of purchase. * Must...
Music Matters - the Asia Pacific Music Forum; Multi Million Album Selling Jazz Artist, Jamie Cullum, Performs at the Conclusion of Music Matters.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 6/24/2009; 700+ words ; ...Japan CEO Kei Ishizaka revealed that digital music accounted for US$953 million last year in Japan, accounting for 20 percent of the country's total music sales. "Digital and physical music can coexist," he insisted, and to prove...
A8 Music Signs Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with HIM.(Company overview)
Newspaper article from: China Weekly News; 4/28/2009; 700+ words ; ...communications kicked off in the country, multimedia ringback tone...We are looking at a mobile music market with immense potential and expect the music provided by HIM can consolidate...leading position in the digital music market, shaping up A8 to...