About Alternative country
Alternative country is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of country music and alternative music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Willie Nelson, Randy Newman, The Band, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and Country Joe McDonald.
From Wikipedia
Alternative country (also alt-country, insurgent country, Americana) is a loosely defined subgenre of country music that includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream country music, mainstream country rock, and country pop. Most frequently, the term has been used to describe certain country music bands and artists that are also defined as or have incorporated influences from genres such as alternative rock, indie rock, punk rock, heartland rock, Southern rock, progressive country, outlaw country, neotraditional country, Texas country, Red Dirt, roots rock, indie folk, folk rock, rockabilly, bluegrass, and honky tonk.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Alternative country.
- ↑ country music
- ↑ alternative music
Key artists
- Willie Nelson
- Randy Newman
- The Band
- Lucinda Williams
- Wilco
- Country Joe McDonald
- Steve Earle
- Elle King
- Zach Bryan
- Black Francis
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Alternative country?
Alternative country is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of country music and alternative music.
Where and when did Alternative country originate?
Alternative country originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Alternative country artists?
Willie Nelson, Randy Newman, The Band, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and Country Joe McDonald.