Country pop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Country pop |
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| 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 |
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| Nashville sound - Country rock - Outlaw country - Southern soul | |
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.
Examples of country pop musicians include Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Jessica Simpson, The Band Perry and Crystal Gayle.
Images for kids
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Patsy Cline was one of the earliest influencing artists of the genre.
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Lynn Anderson live in concert
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Dolly Parton achieved international recognition for her work as both a musician and actress during the 1970s and 80s.
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Country and pop superstar Taylor Swift
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Multi-Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves.
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See also
In Spanish: Country pop para niños
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