Classic Oklahoma Country

Classic Oklahoma country music is characterized by its distinctive blend of twangy guitars, driving rhythms, and heartfelt, storytelling-driven lyrics. Emerging in the 1970s and 1980s, this genre drew from traditional country, folk, and rock influences, with artists often incorporating regional flavors and themes into their music. Classic Oklahoma country's heyday coincided with the rise of the "Tulsa Sound," a style marked by its use of subtle, jazzy chord progressions and a strong emphasis on vocalists' emotive, conversational delivery. This genre played a significant role in shaping the country music landscape, offering a more rootsy, down-to-earth alternative to the slick, pop-infused sounds of Nashville. Notable for its raw, unvarnished energy and unapologetic regional pride, classic Oklahoma country continues to influence contemporary country and Americana artists, its legacy evident in the genre's enduring themes of small-town life, love, and perseverance.

Latest Classic Oklahoma Country Release
undefined album image
Texas
Single - Released November 15, 2024
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Zach Bryan
Blake Shelton
Toby Keith
Carrie Underwood
Josh Meloy
Reba McEntire
Top Playlists
Country Covers 6 Classic Oklahoma Country artists
Country's Greatest Hits 6 Classic Oklahoma Country artists
Country by the Grace of God 5 Classic Oklahoma Country artists
2000s Country 5 Classic Oklahoma Country artists
90s Country 5 Classic Oklahoma Country artists
Country Party 2024 4 Classic Oklahoma Country artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 37 Classic Oklahoma Country artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 884 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Classic Oklahoma Country artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. November 15, 2024
  2. November 15
  3. November 7
  4. November 7
  5. November 1
  6. October 18
  7. October 11
  8. October 4
  9. September 27
  10. September 27
  11. September 19
  12. August 21
  13. August 2
  14. August 2
  15. July 26
  16. July 25
  17. July 5
  18. July 4
  19. July 3
  20. July 3
  21. June 26
  22. June 21
  23. June 7
  24. June 7
  25. June 6
  26. May 31
  27. May 24
  28. May 24
  29. May 8
  30. April 26
  31. April 16
  32. April 12
  33. April 5
  34. April 5
  35. March 29
  36. March 22
  37. March 8
  38. February 16
  39. February 9
  40. February 9