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outlaw country

outlaw country noun: an American subgenre of country music that became popular during the 1970s, fusing older styles (such as honky-tonk) with newer styles including rock and blues, characterized by an outlaw image.

Noun

outlaw country (uncountable)

  1. An American subgenre of country music that became popular during the 1970s, fusing older styles (such as honky-tonk) with newer styles including rock and blues, characterized by an outlaw image.

Origin of outlaw country

Often said to be derived from the Waylon Jennings song "Ladies Love Outlaws." The genre was named in reference to its rebellious attitude compared to the then-prevalent Nashville sound and the growing popularity of country pop.

Questions about outlaw country

What does outlaw country mean?
Outlaw country means an American subgenre of country music that became popular during the 1970s, fusing older styles (such as honky-tonk) with newer styles including rock and blues, characterized by an outlaw image.
What part of speech is outlaw country?
Outlaw country is a noun.

Words near outlaw country in the dictionary

  1. outlaunch
  2. outlaunched
  3. outlaunches
  4. outlaunching
  5. outlaw
  6. outlaw country
  7. outlaw state
  8. outlaw states
  9. outlawdom
  10. outlawed
  11. outlawing

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