Country music originated in the Southern United States, combining Celtic folk music and old-time music. It typically uses a simple three-chord structure and a verse-chorus form to tell narrative stories. Country songs and videos often depict stereotypical rural settings and costumes, like cowboys and cowgirls in casual clothes embellished with rhinestones. They commonly feature the artist within the narrative video. Country music draws inspiration from the memorable stories and experiences of rural or working-class Americans.