About Progressive country
Progressive country is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of country music and progressive music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Progressive country has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Outlaw country and Progressive bluegrass.
From Wikipedia
Progressive country is a term used variously to describe a movement, radio format or subgenre of country music which developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a reaction against the slick, pop-oriented Nashville sound. Progressive country artists drew from Bakersfield and classic honky-tonk country and rock and roll, as well as folk, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock. Progressive country is sometimes conflated with outlaw country, which some country fans consider to be a harder-edged variant, and alternative country.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Progressive country.
Key artists
- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Progressive country?
Progressive country is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of country music and progressive music.
Where and when did Progressive country originate?
Progressive country originated in United States in the 1970s.
Who are famous Progressive country artists?
Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.