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.

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Snipe Hunter
Album - 13 Tracks - Released July 25, 2025

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A.K & The Brotherhood
Aaron McBee
Adam Larson & Co.
Alex Miller
Allie Colleen
American Legion
Angel White
Bad Flamingo
Beau Jennings & the Tigers
Ben Chapman
Billie Jo Jones
Billy Ray Cyrus
Blake Burrow
Bradley Gaskin
Braedon Barnhill
Bryce Leatherwood
Buddy Vonn
CJ Garton
Calvin Russell
Cam Wheaton
Cameron Whitcomb
Carly Rogers
Carson Beyer
Carson Wallace
CeCe
Chris Davis
Cody Dube
Cody Jinks
Cody Webb
Colt Graves
Country Night
Country's Family Reunion
Cowboy Roger Lawson
Dalles Jacobus
Dusty Black
Dylan Marlowe
Flying Mojito Bros
Fox N' Vead
Garrett Hornbuckle
Greg Pratt
Guy Clark
Hannah Dasher
J.R. Carroll
JT Reserve
James McMurtry
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Jason Nix
Jason Roberts
Jenny Teator
Jim Lauderdale
John Williamson
Johnny Dailey
Jon Wayne Hatfield
Kendall Tucker
Kevin Fowler
Lucinda Williams
Matt Mitchell Music Co.
Matt Moran
Moon Mullins
Ned LeDoux
Nikki Lane
Onoleigh
Otis Gibbs
Payton Howie
Quinton Blair
Randy Rogers Band
Ricochet
Roger Creager
Royale Lynn
Russ Still and the Moonshiners
Ryan Charles
Ryan Larkins
Ryder Grimes
Sam Donald
Sam Stoane
Sam Williams
Scotty Hasting
Shelby Kemp
Shelby Lee Lowe
Six Gun Sally
Sterling Drake
Steve Earle
Stillhouse Junkies
Taylor Goyette
The Holler Hounds
The Kentucky Gentlemen
The Redhill Valleys
The Wholesome Boys
Travis Bolt
Trey Calloway
Turbo
Tyler Childers
Waylon Wyatt
Western AF
Wild the Coyote
Willie Nelson
Willie Tate
Willy Cobb
Wyatt McCubbin
Zach Top
Chris Stapleton
Tyler Childers
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Zach Top
Waylon Jennings
Hank Williams, Jr.
Sturgill Simpson
Travis Tritt
Cody Jinks
Steve Earle
Billy Ray Cyrus
Merle Haggard
Jamey Johnson
Kris Kristofferson
Dylan Marlowe
The Highwaymen
Tanya Tucker
Drake Milligan
Aaron Lewis
David Allan Coe
Cameron Whitcomb
Ryan Bingham
Waylon Wyatt
Lyle Lovett
Bobby Bare
Margo Price
Buck Owens
Townes Van Zandt
Slim Dusty
Lucinda Williams
Randy Rogers Band
John Williamson
Dixon Dallas
Johnny Paycheck
Butyrka
Tom T. Hall
The Soggy Bottom Boys
Western AF
Charlie Daniels
Cory Marks
Michael Martin Murphey
Neko Case
Wade Bowen
Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Buddy Miller
Nikki Lane
Rodney Crowell
Robert Earl Keen
Ray Benson
Hayes Carll
Travis Bolt
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Dave Dudley
Shooter Jennings
Blaze Foley
Stoney LaRue
Leon Russell
James McMurtry
Gary Stewart
Bronson Diamond
Ryan Charles
Gene Watson
Billy Joe Shaver
Moe Bandy
Royale Lynn
Jack Kittel
Frank Foster
J.R. Carroll
Ed Bruce
Sam Donald
Guy Clark
Ned LeDoux
Roger Alan Wade
Calvin Russell
CeCe
Kevin Fowler
Jerry Jeff Walker
Texas Hill
Jon Randall
Chris Shiflett
Colt Graves
Jessi Colter
Tori Martin
Bluey Thomas
Ricochet
B.W. Stevenson
Sammi Smith
Jeb Gipson
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Sam Williams
Michael Warren
Cody Webb
Jessta James
16 Horsepower
Gary P. Nunn
Country's Family Reunion
The Ghost of Johnny Cash
Aaron McBee
Kylie Frey