Well, I've played 'um both and there's a lot of difference...

For one, folk music is more into stories and country is more centered around the hook...

Second, country is real twangy and folk is more articulate...

Thirdly, country drives with 4-4 time and folk is less resticted...

Fourthly, country has become highly "produced" while folk stays more natural/organic...

That's my take on it...

Bobert