Alt Country

Alt country, or alternative country, is a genre that combines traditional country music elements with influences from rock, folk, and indie, creating a sound that is both familiar and innovative. It often features gritty, introspective lyrics that reflect personal storytelling and emotional depth. Instrumentation typically includes acoustic and electric guitars, fiddles, and harmonicas, mixing traditional twang with a modern edge. Artists like Jonathan Byrd and Kristina Stykos emphasize authenticity and raw vocals, while bands such as Cave Flowers and Birdhouse Gourds explore a more experimental approach. Alt country offers a refreshing, diverse musical landscape rooted in classic Americana but unafraid to venture into new, uncharted territories.

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If I Can’t Win (With You)
Single - Released July 1, 2025

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A. Wesley Chung
A.K & The Brotherhood
Aaron Wylder
Adam Amram
Afton Wolfe
Alex Melton
Alien Eyelid
Amethyst Jonquille
Amy Millan
Ben de la Cour
Bottle Rockets
Bryan Hayes
Campbell Harrison
Carter Sampson
Chad Price Peace Coalition
Charley Crockett
Charlie Havenick
Chase Matthew
Chloe Kimes
Christopher Gold
Colby Acuff
Darci Phenix
Darryl Rahn
David J
David Lowery
Dean Owens
Drunken Prayer
Emma Swift
Eric Andersen
Eric Dalton
Esther Rose
Evan Bartels
Faith Eliott
Florry
Friendship
Futurebirds
Garrett Gregory
Gary Louris
Gasoline Lollipops
Georgia Harmer
Gold Dust
HalleyAnna Finlay
Hunter Root
JB Paterson
Jack Horton
Jake Winstrom
Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Teator
Jim Wurster
John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff
John Moreland
John R. Miller
John Steam Jr.
Johnny Mud
Jolie Laide
Kathleen Edwards
Kieran Kane
Kinky Friedman
Kristina Murray
Kyle Morgan
Labrador
MJ Lenderman
Mark209
Matt Sweeney
Mekons
Meriwether Raindelay
Molly Devine
My Politic
Nora Kelly Band
Oklahoma
Otis Gibbs
Outdated View
Parker Millsap
Paul Thorn
Philippe Bronchtein
Poche
Quinn Cicala
Red Sky July
Sarah Jane Scouten
Sarah Siskind
Scoot Teasley
Shaw’s Trailer Park
Shelby Means
Sid Griffin
Souled American
Stan Matthews
Steve Earle
Straight-Shooter
Suzie Ungerleider
T. Hardy Morris
The Covey Band
The Devil Makes Three
The Morning Yells
The Pink Stones
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
The Shootouts
The Slow Harvest
The Trainjumpers
Tony Vaz
Trampled by Turtles
Tyler Childers
Colter Wall
Chase Matthew
Charley Crockett
Steve Earle
The Covey Band
MJ Lenderman
The Devil Makes Three
Trampled by Turtles
Colby Acuff
Drive-By Truckers
David J
Rosanne Cash
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Futurebirds
Hurray For The Riff Raff
Josh Ritter
Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project
Blitzen Trapper
Ian Noe
John Moreland
Nick Shoulders
Tyler Halverson
The Deslondes
Alex Melton
Lori McKenna
Riley Downing
Loudon Wainwright III
Old 97's
Matt Sweeney
Hunter Root
Parker Millsap
John R. Miller
Lucero
Charlie Parr
Esther Rose
Sam Doores
Bonnie Prince Billy
Jonathan Edwards
Kathleen Edwards
William Elliott Whitmore
Luke Bell
Amy Millan
Pieta Brown
Drivin N Cryin
Scott H. Biram
Dave Alvin
Allison Moorer
The Sadies
Jesse Malin
16 Horsepower
The Deep Dark Woods
Nora Kelly Band
Kieran Kane
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Daniel Romano
Mekons
Luther Dickinson
Bob Wayne
Justin Wells
Paul Thorn
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
Strung Like a Horse
Gasoline Lollipops
Ben Nichols
Evan Bartels
Dale Watson
Those Poor Bastards
Chris Acker
Cory Branan
Jordie Lane
John Stewart
Greg Freeman
Amy LaVere
Reed Foehl
Eric Andersen
Scott Miller & The Commonwealth
Aaron Sinclair
Tarkio
Jenny Mitchell
Vandoliers
Friendship
Rhett Miller
Sandersville
Gary Louris
Kinky Friedman
Mark209
Florry
Ten Kills the Pack
Otis Gibbs
Grayson Capps
Jim Bryson
Adeem the Artist
Ryan Curtis
W. Y. Huang
Chloe Kimes
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
The Dirty River Boys
Darryl Rahn
The Shootouts