honky-tonk
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Morgan Wallen, the reigning king of commercial country, blends hip-hop, hard-rock and honky-tonk in his music.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
This year, the venture expanded with a new location five times the size of the original in the heart of American honky-tonk: Nashville.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
You won't find him on Broadway or in the city's famous honky-tonk music bars.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Ubaldini continued to play roots rock and honky-tonk music in O.C. and formed a new band called Mystery Train that got signed but lasted for only one record.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2025
Jenny’s place would still jangle with honky-tonk and rock with belching laughter.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
