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Outlaw Country

Outlaw country is a genre characterized by its raw, rootsy sound, often featuring twangy guitars, pedal steel, and driving rhythms. Emerging in the late 1960s and 1970s, it was a reaction against the slick, polished production of mainstream country music. Artists associated with the genre drew from traditional country, blues, and folk, embracing a more authentic, rebellious spirit. Outlaw country's heyday coincided with the counterculture movement, resonating with listeners seeking music that was real, honest, and unapologetic. This genre's impact lies in its influence on subsequent country-rock and Americana movements, and its enduring appeal stems from its unbridled energy, poignant storytelling, and a distinctive blend of country, rock, and folk sensibilities.

Top Genres

Folk Rock Blues Country Americana Roots Rock Alternative Country Southern Rock Country Rock Alt Country Traditional Country Classic Country

Related Genres

Country Country Rock Southern Rock Folk Alternative Country Roots Rock Bluegrass Country Pop Contemporary Country Honky Tonk

Top Sub-Genres

Alternative Country Red Dirt Texas Country Gothic Country Classic Texas Country Redneck Southern Gothic Modern Southern Rock Classic Oklahoma Country Arkansas Country Deep Contemporary Country Rez Country Queer Country Classic Australian Country Bakersfield Sound Neo-traditional Country Bush Ballad Neo Honky Tonk Truck-driving Country

Latest Outlaw Country Release

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Memphis; The Blues (feat. J.R. Carroll)

Single - Released June 11, 2025

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June 11, 2025

Memphis; The Blues (feat. J.R. Carroll)
Zach Bryan•
J.R. Carroll
1 tracks
June 6

Rhinestone Revolution
The Kentucky Gentlemen
16 tracks
May 30

Mahogany Teakwood (Acoustic)
Allie Colleen
1 tracks
May 30

Gasoline & Matches
Cameron Whitcomb
3 tracks
May 30

Legend
CeCe
1 tracks
May 23

Buddy
Ryan Charles•
Struggle Jennings
1 tracks
May 23

More (feat. Emily Ann Roberts)
Jason Roberts
1 tracks
May 23

Lips like a Cigarette
Kendall Tucker•
Aaron Gillespie
1 tracks
May 23

Tales Of The Dark West
Sam Stoane
13 tracks
May 23

Out Of Nowhere
Russ Still and the Moonshiners
1 tracks
May 23

Lose You Too
Sam Williams
3 tracks
May 21

E.V.I.L.
Royale Lynn
5 tracks
May 20

To The Moon
The Kentucky Gentlemen
4 tracks
May 16

Bryce Leatherwood
Bryce Leatherwood
15 tracks
May 16

Waste of Time (Radio)
Greg Pratt
1 tracks
May 15

80 Proof (Acoustic)
Sam Donald
1 tracks
May 13

2nd Thought
Carly Rogers
1 tracks
May 9

She Misses Being Mrs.
Trey Calloway
1 tracks
May 2

Hold On To It
Stillhouse Junkies
2 tracks
May 2

The Shape I'm In
Sterling Drake
14 tracks
May 2

God and a Woman
CJ Garton
1 tracks
April 25

Waste Away
Fox N' Vead
1 tracks
April 25

Drop In The Bucket
The Lucky Strokes•
Shelby Kemp
1 tracks
April 25

Florida Boy Blues (MOONLGHT Remix)
Country Night•
MOONLGHT
1 tracks
April 25

Ask (Honor Song)
Billy Ray Cyrus•
Micki Free•
Ben Burgess
1 tracks
April 25

Bad Apple
Cameron Whitcomb
3 tracks
April 25

Roll with the Punches
Jenny Teator
1 tracks
April 25

Country in the Clouds
Dylan Marlowe•
Conner Smith
1 tracks
April 25

Oh What A Beautiful World
Willie Nelson
12 tracks
April 25

Evangeline
The Wholesome Boys
1 tracks
April 25

Colors
Russ Still and the Moonshiners
1 tracks
April 25

Encore Sessions (Live)
Ricochet
8 tracks
April 25

Just Passing Through
Flying Mojito Bros
11 tracks
April 24

Release Me
Lucinda Williams•
Tommy McLain
1 tracks
April 22

Whiskey Does
The Kentucky Gentlemen
3 tracks
April 18

Ray Stevens At Larry's Country Diner (Live / Vol. 1)
Country's Family Reunion
6 tracks
April 18

Delilah
CeCe
1 tracks
April 18

Curveball
Dusty Black
1 tracks
April 18

Last Man Standing
Sam Donald
1 tracks
April 18

A Good Horse And A Good Dog
Sam Stoane
6 tracks

June 6, 2025

Rhinestone Revolution
The Kentucky Gentlemen
16 tracks
May 23

Tales Of The Dark West
Sam Stoane
13 tracks
May 21

E.V.I.L.
Royale Lynn
5 tracks
May 20

To The Moon
The Kentucky Gentlemen
4 tracks
May 16

Bryce Leatherwood
Bryce Leatherwood
15 tracks
May 2

The Shape I'm In
Sterling Drake
14 tracks
April 25

Encore Sessions (Live)
Ricochet
8 tracks
April 25

Oh What A Beautiful World
Willie Nelson
12 tracks
April 25

Just Passing Through
Flying Mojito Bros
11 tracks
April 18

A Good Horse And A Good Dog
Sam Stoane
6 tracks
April 18

Neon Nights (Bootleg Version)
Adam Larson & Co.
8 tracks
April 18

Ray Stevens At Larry's Country Diner (Live / Vol. 1)
Country's Family Reunion
6 tracks
April 16

GREED
Royale Lynn
4 tracks
April 4

How Many Songs
John Williamson
12 tracks
April 4

Unfinished Business
Bradley Gaskin
10 tracks
April 4

Safe Haven
Ned LeDoux
12 tracks
April 1

Blaine Bailey Live AF Session (Live AF Version)
Western AF
4 tracks
March 27

Turbo Tapes II
Turbo
10 tracks
March 21

Diesel
Sam Stoane
5 tracks
March 21

East Texas Elegy
Travis Bolt
5 tracks

June 11, 2025

Memphis; The Blues (feat. J.R. Carroll)
Zach Bryan•
J.R. Carroll
1 tracks
May 30

Legend
CeCe
1 tracks
May 30

Mahogany Teakwood (Acoustic)
Allie Colleen
1 tracks
May 30

Gasoline & Matches
Cameron Whitcomb
3 tracks
May 23

Lose You Too
Sam Williams
3 tracks
May 23

Buddy
Ryan Charles•
Struggle Jennings
1 tracks
May 23

More (feat. Emily Ann Roberts)
Jason Roberts
1 tracks
May 23

Lips like a Cigarette
Kendall Tucker•
Aaron Gillespie
1 tracks
May 23

Out Of Nowhere
Russ Still and the Moonshiners
1 tracks
May 16

Waste of Time (Radio)
Greg Pratt
1 tracks
May 15

80 Proof (Acoustic)
Sam Donald
1 tracks
May 13

2nd Thought
Carly Rogers
1 tracks
May 9

She Misses Being Mrs.
Trey Calloway
1 tracks
May 2

Hold On To It
Stillhouse Junkies
2 tracks
May 2

God and a Woman
CJ Garton
1 tracks
April 25

Evangeline
The Wholesome Boys
1 tracks
April 25

Country in the Clouds
Dylan Marlowe•
Conner Smith
1 tracks
April 25

Colors
Russ Still and the Moonshiners
1 tracks
April 25

Florida Boy Blues (MOONLGHT Remix)
Country Night•
MOONLGHT
1 tracks
April 25

Drop In The Bucket
The Lucky Strokes•
Shelby Kemp
1 tracks