Hi! I love country music! It originated in the southern United States, just like me!
What year did it originate?
Unlike me, it originated in the 1920s from Appalachian Folk music.
Who is the most popular country artist?
I don't know the most popular artist, but country is the most popular rush hour radio genre, so all of them are pretty popular.
Well do you know who the first African American country singer was?
That is actually debatable, but DeFord Bailey is a contender who went on to influence Elvis Presley and many others in music.
Wow, he influenced the king himself. What are some dance styles associated with country music?
I think that the most popular dance has to be the Two-Step, while the most popular instruments are guitar, banjo, fiddle and harmonica.
What are some subgenres of country music?
Appalachian folk, blues, folk and bluegrass are some good subgenres to look in to. Do you have a favorite country artist?