Country Subgenres
This subgenre mixes partying, trucks, and pop beats.
What is Bro-Country?
She wrote “9 to 5” and is known for her big hair and big heart.
Who is Dolly Parton?
Country music began in this U.S. region known for fiddles and storytelling.
What is Appalachia?
This type of music was passed down by ear and tells stories about everyday life.
What is folk music?
Known as the “Queen of Tejano,” she helped bring Latin music to U.S. pop charts.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This style from Texas celebrates independence and regional pride.
What is Red Dirt?
He became the first Black country superstar with “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’.”
Who is Charley Pride?
The “Big Bang of Country Music” came from this 1927 recording event.
What are the Bristol Sessions?
He wrote “This Land Is Your Land.”
Who is Woody Guthrie?
This Puerto Rican artist is one of today’s biggest reggaetón stars and a Grammy winner
Who is Bad Bunny?
Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings led this rebellious movement.
What is Outlaw Country?
This “Coal Miner’s Daughter” sang about real women’s lives.
Who is Loretta Lynn?
These two artists were discovered at the Bristol Sessions.
Who are the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers?
Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” became an anthem for this social movement.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This large bass guitar gives mariachi its deep sound
What is the guitarrón?
This modern genre blends country storytelling with hip-hop influences.
What is Country Rap (or Trap-Country)?
This artist was famous for "Wagon Wheel"?
Who is Darius Rucker?
The banjo originated from this cultural group.
What is African culture?
Woody Guthrie’s guitar famously said this powerful message.
What is “This Machine Kills Fascists”?
This President expanded it to a full month in 1988.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Artists like Chris Stapleton represent this return to soulful, rootsy country.
What is Americana (or Neo-Traditional Country)?
Known for blending traditional and pop country, she became a 1980s star.
Who is Reba McEntire?
This city became known as “Music City, USA.”
What is Nashville?
This U.S. decade saw folk music’s rise as a protest and peace movement.
What are the 1960s?
September 15 was chosen to honor the independence days of these Central American countries.
What are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua?