Cowboy western music is a genre that emerged in the early 20th century, featuring songs about the American West, cowboys, and the rugged lifestyle of the frontier. The music often incorporates elements of country, folk, and blues, and is characterized by its storytelling lyrics and simple, catchy melodies. This genre has been popularized by numerous artists, who have become synonymous with the cowboy western music genre.
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Here is a list of cowboy western artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the cowboy western genre. You can find out what cowboy western genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.