Country pop music originated in Tennessee in the early 1900s when Ralph Peer traveled to Bristol to record a "different" type of music. Some key country pop artists include Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and Miley Cyrus. Major country music awards include the CMAs which honor Entertainer of the Year and Male/Female Vocalist of the Year. Country pop features instruments like acoustic guitar, piano, and drums and tells stories through lyrics with a specific speed and structure, though not always. Artists often wear denim, checked shirts, and have relaxed, gentle styles and attitudes.

1. Genre Research:CountryPop
Where didit originate from?Itssaiditcame from Tennessee.Inthe early1900’s musicwas only
thoughtof beingrecordedinNewYorkCity. However,RalphPeerwantedtoexpandthis.He
travelled toBristol,Tennessee tofinda‘’different’’type of music.
Main CountryPopartists:DollyParton,ElvisPresley,BobDylan,MileyCyrus.
CountryPopAwards:Favourite Male/Female CountryArtist,Favourite CountryAlbum.The CMA’s
give awardsfor Entertainerof the Year,Male/Female Vocalistof the Year,Single of the Yearand
more.
KeyFeaturesof CountryMusic:Consistsof certaininstrumentssuchas,drumkit,piano,acoustic
guitar,possiblyanaccordionor a banjo.It has a specificspeedandusuallythe lyricstell asstory.Like
mostpop songsan elementof structure isheard,suchas,two or three verses,achorusand a bridge,
but notalwayswithcountrymusic.
Styles/Clothes/Attitudes:Usuallythe mainartistwillcarryandplaya guitar. Theymightwear
checkedpatternshirts,lotsof denim,with asoftcolourscheme.The style isrelaxedandgentle.They
mighthave piercingsandwearlotsof jewellerybutnothingtooextravagant. Theirattitude maysuit
theirstyle,theymayhave a calmpersonality,usually country musicisquite positive andupliftingso
they couldhave a similarmindset.