About Country blues
Country blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of blues and American folk music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Robert Johnson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Odetta, Charley Patton, Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James.
Country blues has given rise to 4 subgenres on this site, such as Delta blues, Piedmont blues, Memphis blues and Hill country blues.
From Wikipedia
Country blues (also folk blues, rural blues, backwoods blues, or downhome blues) is one of the earliest forms of blues music, but also refers to a blend of country music and blues. The mainly solo vocal with acoustic fingerstyle guitar accompaniment developed in the rural Southern United States in the early 20th century. It stands in contrast primarily to the urban blues style, especially in the pre-war era.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Country blues.
Key artists
- Robert Johnson
- Billy Ray Cyrus
- Odetta
- Charley Patton
- Mississippi John Hurt
- Skip James
- Lightnin' Hopkins
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Frequently asked questions
What is Country blues?
Country blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of blues and American folk music.
Where and when did Country blues originate?
Country blues originated in United States in the 1920s.
Who are famous Country blues artists?
Robert Johnson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Odetta, Charley Patton, Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James.