Country pop
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]
Country Pop Media
Patsy Cline was one of the earliest influential artists of the genre.
Charley Pride, one of the biggest pop country acts of the 1970s in concert
Dolly Parton achieved international recognition for her work as both a musician and actress during the 1970s and 1980s.
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood
Country and pop superstar Taylor Swift
Multi-Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves
CMA Award-winner Maren Morris
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References
- ↑ For example Taylor Swift
- ↑ RealNetworks
