Country pop
fusion genre of country music and pop music
Country pop is a sub-genre of country music and pop music. This music emerged in the 1970s. Country pop acts either cross over to adult contemporary or Top 40.
| Country pop | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Country and western (especially countrypolitan), pop music, folk rock |
| Cultural origins | 1960s in Nashville, Tennessee |
| Typical instruments | Vocals, guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, pedal steel guitar or dobro- Occasional use of other instruments such as keyboard/organ |
| Derivative forms | Adult contemporary |
| Other topics | |
| Nashville sound - Country rock - Outlaw country - Southern soul | |
Examples of country pop musicians include Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Jessica Simpson, The Band Perry and Crystal Gayle.[1][2]
References change
- ↑ For example Taylor Swift
- ↑ RealNetworks
