Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In mining, the rock in which a mineral lode occurs; the country. See
country , 8.
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Examples
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The band plays country-rock music and has gone on two world tours and has performed at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
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"Chuvit is coming," wails Thai country-rock star Add Carabao before launching into a cascade of searing electric-guitar solos.
Former Sex Mogul Vows to Clean Up Thai Corruption James Hookway 2011
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You know, I wasn't around for the "folk scare" of the '60s. laughs But I was a part of the country-rock addiction in the '70s.
Mike Ragogna: Sing It Loud: Chatting with k.d. lang, JD Souther and Bobby Long, Plus a Beginners Audio Exclusive Mike Ragogna 2011
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You know, I wasn't around for the "folk scare" of the '60s. laughs But I was a part of the country-rock addiction in the '70s.
Mike Ragogna: Sing It Loud: Chatting with k.d. lang, JD Souther and Bobby Long, Plus a Beginners Audio Exclusive Mike Ragogna 2011
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MR: So, was that a catalyst for a revised style of California country-rock?
Mike Ragogna: Sing It Loud: Chatting with k.d. lang, JD Souther and Bobby Long, Plus a Beginners Audio Exclusive Mike Ragogna 2011
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In '77 we formed a rhythm section, he helped me immensely to become a more versatile performer, (even introduced me to John Hartford at the old Birchmere) and we began playing country-rock, joining wedding-tux band Nightmusic six years later.
Hoisted on its own guitar Anne Midgette 2010
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It was near or shortly after the peak of the country-rock/country trend that had burgeoned in the prior few years.
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The highlights come when the band go country – No Spare Parts is a beautifully restrained country-rock ballad that would have graced Exile on Main Street, and a cover of We Had It All, once a hit for Waylon Jennings, has a vulnerability perfect for Keith Richards' wracked voice.
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It was near or shortly after the peak of the country-rock/country trend that had burgeoned in the prior few years.
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MR: So, was that a catalyst for a revised style of California country-rock?
Mike Ragogna: Sing It Loud: Chatting with k.d. lang, JD Souther and Bobby Long, Plus a Beginners Audio Exclusive Mike Ragogna 2011
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