In the early 20th century, Appalachian folk and blues music made an epic combination, setting the stage for the now mainstream genre of country music.  Enjoyed nationwide, country music exemplifies themes ranging from patriotism to farming.  According to a study by Deezer, a music streaming service, country music was the third most listened to genre in the US, ranking above rap/hip hop, jazz, and R&B.  Though it began as wholesome, and for the most part still is, popular country music from the past decade has increasingly sexualized women.  As I said before, not all country music does this, however what society has chosen to make popular are the songs and artists which continue to do so.  Below are two examples of country songs, the first by Luke Bryan, Billboard top country artist of 2016, and the second by Maddie and Tae.