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.

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Flatland Forever
Album - 25 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Aaron Watson
Adam Hood
American Aquarium
Asleep At The Wheel
Austin Meade
Bart Crow
Billy Joe Shaver
Brandon Jenkins
Bri Bagwell
Bruce Robison
Carson Jeffrey
Casey Donahew
Chad Cooke Band
Chris Colston
Cody Canada
Cody Jinks
Cody Johnson
Corey Hunt and the Wise
Cory Morrow
Dale Watson
Dalton Domino
David Adam Byrnes
Delbert McClinton
Dylan Wheeler
Eli Young Band
Erick Willis
Flatland Cavalry
Fred Eaglesmith
Gary P. Nunn
Granger Smith
Gurf Morlix
Guy Clark
Hayes Carll
Jack Ingram
Jake Worthington
James McMurtry
Jamie Lin Wilson
Jarrod Morris
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Jason Eady
Jim Lauderdale
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Joe Ely
John Baumann
Jon Wolfe
Josh Abbott Band
Josh Ward
Kacey Musgraves
Kaitlin Butts
Kelly Willis
Kevin Fowler
Kody West
Koe Wetzel
Kolby Cooper
Kyle Park
Lyle Lovett
Maren Morris
Midland
Mike Ryan
Mike and the Moonpies
Parker McCollum
Pat Green
Phil Hamilton
Radney Foster
Randall King
Randy Rogers
Randy Rogers Band
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Reckless Kelly
Red Shahan
Robert Earl Keen
Rodney Crowell
Ross Cooper
Ryan Bingham
Sam Riggs
Shane Smith & the Saints
Shooter Jennings
Silverada
Slade Coulter
Slaid Cleaves
Southall
Steve Earle
Sunny Sweeney
Tanner Usrey
Teague Brothers Band
Terry Allen
The Band Of Heathens
The Flatlanders
The Panhandlers
The Reverend Horton Heat
Townes Van Zandt
Triston Marez
Uncle Lucius
Wade Bowen
Walt Wilkins
Ward Davis
Whiskey Myers
William Clark Green
Willie Nelson
Wynn Williams
Kacey Musgraves
Koe Wetzel
Cody Johnson
Willie Nelson
Maren Morris
Waylon Jennings
Parker McCollum
Cody Jinks
Flatland Cavalry
Midland
Whiskey Myers
Steve Earle
Eli Young Band
Shane Smith & the Saints
Randall King
Southall
Josh Abbott Band
Ryan Bingham
Casey Donahew
Kaitlin Butts
Lyle Lovett
Tanner Usrey
Kolby Cooper
Uncle Lucius
Townes Van Zandt
Granger Smith
Aaron Watson
Randy Rogers Band
The Band Of Heathens
Mike Ryan
William Clark Green
Kody West
Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Wade Bowen
Pat Green
Robert Earl Keen
Rodney Crowell
Austin Meade
Shooter Jennings
Reckless Kelly
Ray Wylie Hubbard
John Baumann
Hayes Carll
Gary Stewart
The Panhandlers
Delbert McClinton
James McMurtry
Red Shahan
Dylan Wheeler
Charlie Robison
Silverada
Billy Joe Shaver
Josh Ward
Randy Rogers
Jarrod Morris
The Reverend Horton Heat
American Aquarium
Guy Clark
Mike and the Moonpies
Bart Crow
Sam Riggs
Jake Worthington
Carson Jeffrey
Jack Ingram
Earl Dibbles Jr.
Triston Marez
Kevin Fowler
Jerry Jeff Walker
Jon Wolfe
Slade Coulter
Sunny Sweeney
Asleep At The Wheel
Fred Eaglesmith
David Adam Byrnes
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Kyle Park
Gary P. Nunn
Slaid Cleaves
Adam Hood
Cory Morrow
Ward Davis
The Flatlanders
Roger Creager
Joe Ely
Phil Hamilton
Radney Foster
Dale Watson
Jason Eady
The Bottle Rockets
Wynn Williams
Chad Cooke Band
Terry Allen
Bruce Robison
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
BR549
Dalton Domino
Jim Lauderdale
Bri Bagwell
Kelly Willis
The Derailers