A style and genre of American popular music, with roots in the folk music of the Southeast and the cowboy music of the Old West. Generally simple in form and harmony, characterized by romantic or melancholic ballads accompanied by guitar, banjo, fiddle, and harmonica. A characteristic feature is also the fact that these melodies are often danced to.

Musical styles: Americana, Bluegrass, Cajun Fiddle Tunes, Cowboy / Western, Honky Tonk, Red Dirt, Sertanejo, Texas County, Zydeco.