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country and western

[kuhn-tree-uhn-wes-tern] / ˈkʌn tri ənˈwɛs tərn /




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The storm, dubbed Johannes in Sweden, swept over large parts of the northern half of the country and western parts of Finland.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Produced by T. Bone Burnett, "Look Up" takes brilliant advantage of Ringo’s longstanding and well-honed country and western affectations.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

The first, in 1992, saw a country and western band perform on the car deck, as thousands of pounds were raised to help purchase a breast cancer scanner for the Western Isles.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

“I think the only music I didn’t listen to was country and western, and that holds to this day,” Bowie told NPR’s Terry Gross in 2002.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

He gives the records away to us—all except the country and western.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros




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