Country

Originating Location: Southern states of the USA

Originating Era: 20th Century

Key Artists[]

• Hank Williams
• Johnny Cash
• The Statler Brothers
• Willie Nelson
• Patsy Cline
• Shania Twain

Key Albums[]

• Johnny Cash - Live From Folsom Prison

Genre Description[]

Genre Description: A catch-all category for music based on folk/roots/bluegrass/gospel and blues, typically sung with a Southern Accent. Includes Alternative Country, Country pop, Bluegrass and traditional country music.

Artists in this genre[]

• Christy McWilson
• Citizen Cope
• Dan + Shay
• Elvis Costello
• Elvis Costello & The Attractions
• Elvis Costello & The Imposters
• Elvis Presley
• Florida Georgia Line
• Glen Campbell
• Hank Williams
• Hunter Hayes
• I Can Lick Any SOB In The House
• Jameson Rodgers
• Johnny Cash
• John Ramberg
• Johnny Sangster
• Laura Cantrell
• Lee Greenwood
• Luke Combs
• Of Montreal
• Paul Brill
• Petty Booka
• Ray Stevens
• Restless Road
• Statler Brothers, The
• Tayler Holder
• The Ditty Bops
• The Fluffy Kittens
• The Handsome Family
• The Mendoza Line
• Ween
• White Mud Free Way

Labels in this genre[]

• Rykodisc
• Warner Brothers
• Sony
• Liberty
• Columbia
• Dreamworks
• Mercury

Further Reading[]

• The Downfall of Country