Classic Texas Country

Classic Texas Country is a rootsy, honky-tonk infused genre characterized by its twangy guitars, pedal steel swells, and heartfelt, storytelling-driven lyrics. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s, it drew from traditional country, folk, and Western swing, with artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings pioneering the Outlaw Country movement. The genre's heyday spanned the 1980s to the early 2000s, with its authentic, down-to-earth sound resonating with fans disillusioned with mainstream country's slick production. Classic Texas Country's cultural significance lies in its unapologetic, often rebellious spirit, which spoke to the values of rural Texas life. While influenced by Americana and Southern rock, its distinct blend of country, blues, and Tejano music sets it apart. Notable for its raw, emotive vocals and unpolished arrangements, Classic Texas Country continues to inspire artists who value authenticity and tradition.

Latest Classic Texas Country Release

RecentMusic users are tracking 93 Classic Texas Country artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 2,307 releases

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

Get Started Browse Releases
Adam Hood
Asleep At The Wheel
Austin Meade
BR549
Bart Crow
Billy Joe Shaver
Brandon Jenkins
Bri Bagwell
Bruce Robison
Carson Jeffrey
Casey Donahew
Chad Cooke Band
Charlie Robison
Chris Colston
Cody Canada
Corey Hunt and the Wise
Dalton Domino
David Adam Byrnes
Earl Dibbles Jr.
Eli Young Band
Erick Willis
Fred Eaglesmith
Gary P. Nunn
Gary Stewart
Granger Smith
Gurf Morlix
Guy Clark
Honeybrowne
Houston Marchman
Jack Ingram
Jake Worthington
James McMurtry
Jamie Lin Wilson
Jarrod Morris
Jason Boland
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Jason Eady
Jerry Jeff Walker
Jim Lauderdale
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Joe Ely
John Baumann
Jon Wolfe
Josh Abbott Band
Josh Ward
Kelly Willis
Kevin Fowler
Kody West
Kolby Cooper
Landon Dodd
Lyle Lovett
Mike and the Moonpies
Parker McCollum
Pat Green
Phil Hamilton
Radney Foster
Randy Rogers
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Reckless Kelly
Red Shahan
Robert Earl Keen
Rodney Crowell
Roger Creager
Ross Cooper
Ryan Beaver
Ryan Bingham
Sam Riggs
Shane Smith & the Saints
Shooter Jennings
Silverada
Slade Coulter
Slaid Cleaves
Stoney LaRue
Sunny Sweeney
Teague Brothers Band
The Band Of Heathens
The Bottle Rockets
The Derailers
The Flatlanders
The Panhandlers
The Reverend Horton Heat
Tommy Hooker
Townes Van Zandt
Triston Marez
Uncle Lucius
Wade Bowen
Walt Wilkins
Ward Davis
Waylon Jennings
Whiskey Myers
Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Willie Nelson
Wynn Williams
Willie Nelson
Waylon Jennings
Parker McCollum
Whiskey Myers
Eli Young Band
Shane Smith & the Saints
Josh Abbott Band
Casey Donahew
Ryan Bingham
Kolby Cooper
Uncle Lucius
Lyle Lovett
Townes Van Zandt
Granger Smith
The Band Of Heathens
Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Wade Bowen
Kody West
Pat Green
Robert Earl Keen
Rodney Crowell
Austin Meade
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Shooter Jennings
John Baumann
Reckless Kelly
Gary Stewart
The Panhandlers
James McMurtry
Red Shahan
Stoney LaRue
Charlie Robison
Silverada
Josh Ward
Randy Rogers
The Reverend Horton Heat
Jarrod Morris
Billy Joe Shaver
Bart Crow
Guy Clark
Mike and the Moonpies
Sam Riggs
Jack Ingram
Jake Worthington
Carson Jeffrey
Kevin Fowler
Earl Dibbles Jr.
Triston Marez
Jon Wolfe
Jerry Jeff Walker
Slade Coulter
Sunny Sweeney
Asleep At The Wheel
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Fred Eaglesmith
David Adam Byrnes
Adam Hood
Gary P. Nunn
Slaid Cleaves
Ward Davis
Joe Ely
Radney Foster
The Flatlanders
Jason Eady
Roger Creager
Phil Hamilton
The Bottle Rockets
Wynn Williams
Chad Cooke Band
BR549
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Bruce Robison
Dalton Domino
Jim Lauderdale
Bri Bagwell
Kelly Willis
The Derailers
Chris Colston
Ryan Beaver
Gurf Morlix
Cody Canada
Brandon Jenkins
Erick Willis
Corey Hunt and the Wise
Jamie Lin Wilson
Honeybrowne
Jason Boland
Teague Brothers Band
Ross Cooper
Walt Wilkins
Tommy Hooker
Landon Dodd
Houston Marchman