求英语简介美国乡村音乐，不要网上抄的发展史

Definition

Country music --Rural or cowboy songs originating in the US, and usually accompanied by a guitar, violin or banjos. Country music is a popular musical form developed in the southern United States. with roots in traditional folk music（民歌）, spirituals（圣歌）, and the blues（蓝调）. It is originally named as country and western music and eventually shortened to country music.

The roots of country music

The roots of country music lie in the folk songs and popular songs of the English, Irish, and Scots who settled in the Appalachian regions of the South during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Because of the importance of the lyrics, which tend to predominate over other elements, country is one of the simplest musical styles.
The lyrics typically reflect country music’s rural origins and the concerns of working-class Americans, covering such matters of everyday life as love, loneliness, religion, poverty, and work. Over the years, country music has influenced and been influenced by other musical styles, such as gospel（福音音乐）, black rural dance music, the blues, jazz（爵士乐）, and rock.

Taylor Alison Swift

Taylor Alison Swift, just turned 20, is not only a popular singer, but a role model for American teenagers. Since she was 11, she has written dozens of songs by her self. Her songs are so authentic that they touch you very much. I was especially inspired by one of her song, change, which teaches you no matter how difficult the situation is, you have to have faith in yourself and believe in change. Whenever I feel depressed, this song can make me cheer up. As far as I am concerned, that is the exact spirit she has that helps her to succeed. Besides, being a country girl, she is talented and creative in pursuit of her music dream. She proved herself as an outstanding crossover artist. Furthermore, being a young celebrity, she always keeps herself as a positive role model for the youth generation. I think there is another thing that I would like to learn from her, being grateful.