Is this a cultural turning point? Beyoncé’s new record Cowboy Carter dives into country music. In America it has set off a debate about what country music really is.
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Country music - A music genre that began in southern and southwestern USA. It often includes themes of working class American life.
Gospel - In the Bible, a teaching of Christ. Also a genre of Christian music.
Vice president - In the USA, the vice president can take over from the president if they are unable to run the country.
Redefined - Changed the meaning of something, or made people see it in a different way.
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Prejudice - An idea about something, especially a group of people, that is not based on reality.
Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.