I just love country music! is a musical genre that originated in the southern United States
I have a lot of friends that like country music, but I don't know all that much about it. Is country music becoming more popular? It seems like it!
It is very popular! It takes its roots from genres such as folk music.
I think I can hear how they could be related. Are there certain instruments that are popular in country music?
I think the most iconic is the violin.  Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple form
I like the country dance tunes! When did country music begin?
Well According to Lindsey Starnes, the term "country music" gained popularity in the 1940s!
Oh wow! It's been around awhile! I think I'd like to start listening. Can you recommend a country singer?