Recently, Sturgill Simpson got the kind of honor young country musicians just don't get: Rolling Stone named him one of their 10 artists to watch. Nikki Lane's raspy coo and stone-cold delivery have already earned her a spot on both Vogue's "Artist of the Week" and CMT's "Next Women of Country.". His album Crash My Party (not to be confused with Spring Break), was nominated for Album of the Year. She's like the ultimate indie retro act, only for her, it isn't an act. Classic and new country songs by top country artists, in vibrant 256kbps HD audio. Ashley McBryde and Ashley Monroe are two more who've released albums with no filler and little filter. Spence writes with an authority beyond her years, crafting indelible phrases of heartbreak and longing. REAL Country music and your favorite southern rock. All this after he was named "Artist of the Year" by Saving Country Music. The death of traditional country music may have been overstated. You'll Love Cody Johnson. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. This gal was awarded the 2013 Best Lyrics Award from American Songwriter for the lyrics to her beautiful single "Mint Condition." President Trump Appears To Struggle Breathing, SoCal 'Karen' Copping Plea Deal in Battery Case, Kanye Tapped as VP for American Independent Party to Hurt Joe Biden, President Trump Speaks at White House, 'Maybe I'm Immune', Donald Trump Star Vandal Arrested, Charged with Felony. Sturgill Simpson is the indie country singer who can finally join those two worlds. Tyson harnesses the classic sound of old-time country, but his vocal arrangements impeccably capture a new and exciting perspective, bringing almost an R&B-esque groove to the country genre. Steel guitar, fiddle and beer-soaked waltzes about the girl that got away — they're all welcome on the list below.
Brash and smooth, polished and grimy, with a splash of tumultuous arrogance, Harris is forcing Generation Y to admit this genre is still badass. 9. Lane encompasses honky-tonk, rock and folk with a raw, inexhaustible energy that's going to take her straight to the top. If anyone can bridge the gap between real country and mainstream country, it's Simpson. With American Songwriter premiering his seven-track EP and his band opening for country legend Dwight Yoakum, Cale Tyson's High on Lonesome is one of the biggest breakout releases in modern country music. This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it . From Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, the biggest solo artists in country music history remain favorites. Country music is filled with new talent, but the songs by these country legends will never disappear. Start the wiki, Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. That's what Shovels & Rope sounds like. Their music is beautifully raw, landing them with multiple nominations at the 2014 Americana Honors & Awards in the "Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," "Duo/Group of the Year" and "Emerging Artist of the Year" categories, to name a few. With fiery guitar skills to back up his forceful voice, Simpson presents rock-infused country that pushes beyond easily-digested pop country. Her musical genius is gaining her wild recognition. His Grammy win and performance show that despite a lack of airplay, great music can still win. ", This Kentucky native knows her range. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Few will call their music anything but real country music. Andrew Combs has been playing a critical role in the resurgence of the folk-infused country scene, with lyrics that center around the hardships of solitude. Deleting this artist may remove other artists and scrobbles from your library - please handle with caution! Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures … Not bad for 27 years old. All this after he was named "Artist of the Year" by Saving Country Music. Women like Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price and Brandy Clark recall country legends of the past while adding a 21st century twist. This group of stars and newcomers also prove fans may need to go looking for it.
It includes artists who played country music at some point in their career, even if they were not exclusively country music performers.
Saving Country Music said her songs "claw mercilessly at your empathy."
Tyson and his crew handle the musical reins with ease, while his lyrics leave you smelling whisky and feeling a dusty heartache. With an authenticity that demands attention, it's easy to understand why CMT Edge named Kelsey Waldon's performance at the 2013 SXSW to their "Top 10 SXSW Moments. And her honesty and boldness is making her the emerging face of country feminism.Â. Leave feedback, Warning! Somewhere between Folsom Prison and all those dirt roads with the girls in painted-on jeans in the moonlight, country music got taken over by bros.
Brash and smooth, polished and grimy, with a splash of tumultuous arrogance, Harris is forcing Generation Y to admit this genre is still badass. 9. Lane encompasses honky-tonk, rock and folk with a raw, inexhaustible energy that's going to take her straight to the top. If anyone can bridge the gap between real country and mainstream country, it's Simpson. With American Songwriter premiering his seven-track EP and his band opening for country legend Dwight Yoakum, Cale Tyson's High on Lonesome is one of the biggest breakout releases in modern country music. This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it . From Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, the biggest solo artists in country music history remain favorites. Country music is filled with new talent, but the songs by these country legends will never disappear. Start the wiki, Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. That's what Shovels & Rope sounds like. Their music is beautifully raw, landing them with multiple nominations at the 2014 Americana Honors & Awards in the "Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," "Duo/Group of the Year" and "Emerging Artist of the Year" categories, to name a few. With fiery guitar skills to back up his forceful voice, Simpson presents rock-infused country that pushes beyond easily-digested pop country. Her musical genius is gaining her wild recognition. His Grammy win and performance show that despite a lack of airplay, great music can still win. ", This Kentucky native knows her range. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Few will call their music anything but real country music. Andrew Combs has been playing a critical role in the resurgence of the folk-infused country scene, with lyrics that center around the hardships of solitude. Deleting this artist may remove other artists and scrobbles from your library - please handle with caution! Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures … Not bad for 27 years old. All this after he was named "Artist of the Year" by Saving Country Music. Women like Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price and Brandy Clark recall country legends of the past while adding a 21st century twist. This group of stars and newcomers also prove fans may need to go looking for it.
It includes artists who played country music at some point in their career, even if they were not exclusively country music performers.
Saving Country Music said her songs "claw mercilessly at your empathy."
Tyson and his crew handle the musical reins with ease, while his lyrics leave you smelling whisky and feeling a dusty heartache. With an authenticity that demands attention, it's easy to understand why CMT Edge named Kelsey Waldon's performance at the 2013 SXSW to their "Top 10 SXSW Moments. And her honesty and boldness is making her the emerging face of country feminism.Â. Leave feedback, Warning! Somewhere between Folsom Prison and all those dirt roads with the girls in painted-on jeans in the moonlight, country music got taken over by bros.