The country of origin of an immigrant or of a person of immigrant descent.

(informal) A long way, a great distance.

Area in the West Midlands of England, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Traditional country music.

(Britain) A weekend and holiday residence, located outside of urban areas, used as a retreat from city life. / (US) A second home.

(music) A subgenre of country music that combines it with elements of pop music, produced and marketed to reach a wide audience; or a specific genre of country pop, especially the Nashville sound.

A subgenre of country music that became popular during the 1970s, fusing older styles (such as honky-tonk) with newer styles including rock and blues. Artists involved wrote their own material, demanded creative control of their music, and adopted an "outlaw" image.

(music) A diverse field of American popular music that grew out of hillbilly music and features elements from rural peoples across the Southern and Western United States.

A subgenre of country music popularized starting in the early- to mid-1980s, emphasizing traditional country sounds rather than popular music sounds. Produced in direct response to the growing influence of country pop music.

(music) A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.