Country
is a genre rooted in American folk traditions, blending storytelling, acoustic instrumentation, and heartfelt emotion. Emerging in the early 20th century from the rural South, it draws from blues, gospel, and Appalachian music. Known for themes of love, hardship, and everyday life, country has evolved into various subgenres—from outlaw and alt-country to pop-country—while maintaining its narrative spirit and strong cultural identity.
