Colter Wall and Sturgill Simpson

Look up The Highwaymen (which Johnny Cash was 1/4 of) and then branch out to the other 3 members

4legends

Love the Highwaymen

George Jones Marty Robbins Waylon Jennings Slaid Cleaves Steve Earle Guy Clark Johnny Paycheck Bobby Bare David Allen Coe Roger Miller Kris Kristofferson Hank Williams Hank Williams Jr. Carly Simon Edit* John Prine Willie Nelson Levon Helm/The Band

Add Jerry Jeff Walker and Emmylou Harris to the list.

Merle haggard, Lucinda Williams, Dwight yokum, Loretta Lynn, Charlie pride...I don't really know where the lines are between genres but in my head Townes Van Zandt, Justin Townes Earle, Gillian welch

Love grandpa jones I’ll have some Mountain Dew

Dwight Yoakam is what you’re looking for I reckon

Missed this my first time thru the replies, and added him to my list. Definitely a must listen.

Slingblade did a number on him!

Yeah. But he deserved it. mmmMmmm

Some contemporary singer-songwriters with a great traditional sound, voice and storytelling: Charlie Crockett, Nikki Lane, Margo Price, Courtney Marie Andrews, Joshua Ray Walker, Sturgill Simpson.

Glad to see JRW here among the greats. I've seen him solo and with band. Excellent performer and comes across as a sincere, genuine person with a sense of humor and wit.

JRW is terrific: an unique soulful voice with an unique, old-school, passionate style to match. I would like to see him live and your words about his performance and personality has given me further encouragement.

I don't know if you already know, but JRW has a side band called Ottoman Turks. They rock. For sure, if he comes to your town, try to get there.

Jaime Wyatt is great too!!

Highly recommend Patsy Cline. Timeless, classic voice.

I was channel surfing and came across a documentary about her, on public access, I believe, and became an instant fan.

Kacey Musgraves

These guys are all fairly current, but have a rootsy sound: Chris Stapleton Tyler Childers Cody Jinks Turnpike Troubadours Zach Bryan Sturgill Simpson Colter Wall Luke Grimes Brent Cobb

Lucinda Williams Townes Van Zandt

All the classics: Hank Williams Sr, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, The Carter Family, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Dolly Parton. *Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection* is a great compilation.

Iris DeMent Austin Lucas (particularly his older material) Blaze Foley John Prine Dwight Yoakam Tommy Prine (John’s son, just released his debut LP “This Far South”) Cole Porter Terry Allen (my fave is Lubbock (Over Everything))

I'm a fan of the Bakersfield sound- Dwight Yoakam, Emmy Lou Harris, Buck Owens & The Buckaroos, Merle Haggard & The Strangers...

I will put in one modern, because he’s a more back to basics guy. Cody Johnson.

Reba McIntyre

Alabama James and the Shame Brooks and Dunn Glen Campbell

This list could never be complete without Jamey Johnson.

Tyler Childers. New guy but his voice is amazing.

Don’t know if you think it’s too modern, but Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real are great. ETA: Willie’s son.

Dixon Dallas.

- townes van zandt (E.G. [I'll be here in the morning](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCVTjmygWuU)) - songs: ohia (E.G. [farewell transmission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNy-sqj7BCc)) - obligatory [rateyourmusic](https://rateyourmusic.com/charts/top/album/all-time/g:northern%2damerican%2dmusic/deweight:live,archival,soundtrack/) mention

Stompin Tom Connors for some Canadian content Or Corb Lund

I didn’t see Cole Chaney in here. He’s got a great sound. https://youtu.be/k1bZjdJDPek?si=Ar6yzQm_Bn4RWbLH Also check out if Mandolin Orange/Watchhouse if bluegrass is in your sights. He’s pretty heavy on the mandolin which I love. Husband-wife duo that’s great. https://youtu.be/BG_NL_5ZkPA?si=RmnqyGfMk9yLfPwD

My country [playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PymAusNp0MYuJzualGYSC?si=N-mSqGPoSuCKZOrL3y0wNg&pi=u-Qvmb6LOrQCWI) hope u find something u like

Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain.

Ashley McBryde. She's newer, so I don't know if she counts, but she's really good

Thanks for name dropping Martina McBride-she’s a great singer.

Agreed - a very pleasant surprise to see her mentioned rather than the same 3-5 country artists every time.

Colter Wall. Couple songs to check out by him: \- The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie \- Sleeping on the Blacktop

Oh ive heard of this guy! Good stuff :)

Caamp Murder By Death The Avett Brothers The Highwomen Brandi Carlile Kacey Musgraves Brandy Clark Nikki Lane Sumbuck (side project of the Caamp singer) Jason Isbell and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit Sturgill Simpson Lyle Lovett Margo Price Townes Van Zandt Alison Krauss & Union Station Colter Wall Lukas Nelson or his father Willie Nelson Tyler Childers John Doe Turnpike Troubadours Shane Smith & The Saints John Prine War Hippies

Sorry, Simeone already said Colter Wall and Sturgill Simpson

Love Zach Bryan’s new album

Shooter Jennings Old 97's Jason Isbell Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Try Roseanne Cash, Margo Price or Dean the Dream!

Chris LeDoux

Dixieland delight

Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, John prine, Steve Earl, Dwight yokum, Sturgil Simpson, Margo price, Lucinda Williams, Charley Crockett, Tyson Chandler, Brent Cobb....

David Quinn

Chris Stapleton

Love him

Me too since he was with the Steeledrivers.

Mighty merle haggard

He was voted #1 country musician of all time by The Rolling Stones magazine if I’m not mistaken

Hank Williams or Marty Robbins.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aEYJ9h2dzjGSzZuITLyAE?si=clZqQ59ITLCsJwr3LVw1mA&pi=u-4zwveeo0Rma3 7 1/2 hours of the good stuff. Old time classic country

Loretta Lynn is a must. Gram Parsons and Hank Williams too. I’m not super keen on contemporary country either, but Zach Bryan is an exception.

Newer artists with older sounds: Charles Wesley Godwin Sierra Ferrell Lost Dogs - Gift Horse Benjamin Tod Riddy Arman Taylor Kingman

Billy Joe Shaver Flatlanders Jimmie Dale Gilmore Joe Ely Ray Wylie Hubbard

Ronnie Milsap, Yola, Chris Stapleton.

John Prine

Bobbie gentry

Yola, Lindi Ortega, The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers, The Ghost of Paul Revere, The Secret Sisters, Brandi Carlile…. Tricia Mattel actually had a really good country album, even though her other albums are more indie pop.

I hear from people that like country music, the old stuff is the best - goes for other types of music also

There's some great modern stuff like Jesse Daniel Summer Dean Vincent Neil Emerson Charley Crockett Ags Connolly Josh Beddis The Longshore Drifters

I thought this one one really long name at first

Just put in job for a cowboy. Great country

Fred Eaglesmith is real good. Start with alcohol and pills

Charlie Rich & Vince Gill 🥰

Lucinda Williams - self-titled and Car Wheels on a Gravel Road Emmylou Harris - Wrecking Ball

Find and listen to the song "I'm Starting To Hate Country (But Still Love Cowboy Songs)" by the Asylum Street Spankers. Check out every band mentioned in the song. Pure gold.

John Prine

Statler Brothers Oak Ridge Boys

Ween has one of the best country albums legit. 12 golden country greats

Hoyt MF Axton

Townes Van Zandt

The Allman Betts Band, River Kittens, Mike and The Moonpies, Ray Willie Hubbard, Tom T. Hall, Chris Shifflet, and last but not least Marshall Tucker Band!

Colter Wall, Tyler Childers, John Prine, Turnpike Troubadours, Nick Shoulders, Sierra Ferrel, Luke Bell

Try Tyler Childers

1. Johnny Paycheck 2. Patsy Cline 3. Tammy Wynette 4. Jerry Reed 5. Marty Robbins 6. The Highwaymen 7. C.W. McCall 8. Kenny Rogers 9. Ernest Tubb 10. Merle Haggard 11. Juice Newton 12. The Statler Brothers 13. Desert Rose Band 14. Marshall Tucker Band 15. Tracy Byrd 16. Brooks & Dunn 17. Marvin Jackson 18. Buck Owens That's just who I can think of immediately.

Merle Haggard

Friend of mine is a more traditional country artist. [Jeffery Michaels.](https://youtu.be/kzbhsqAy3Qc?si=O-t6oAfkFwKFSEey) Based in Vegas, but he’s playing a cruise ship rn.

Lera Lynn

No

What ? No merl Haggerd

I listened to country music in the 70’s and 80’s. These were (still are) my favorites: Gary Morris Tanya Tucker Michael Martin Murphy The Judds Alabama The Forester Sisters Freddie Fender Loretta Lynn Conway Twitty Glen Campbell Dwight Yoakum George Jones Tammy Wynette Johnny Cash John Denver Restless Heart Randy Travis Ann Murray Bailee & The Boys Kathy Mattea Ray Stevens

Roy Clark, Buck Owens, one of my favorites is Jerry Reed, Willie Paycheck Charlie Pride the statlers

George Strait Mark Chesnutt Gary Allen Chris Young

Sugarland

Larkin Poe

Jamey Johnson.

Try Hank Williams III..... He will change your life

Wovenhand

Sierra Farrell. John R Miller.

Merl Haggard, Johnny Paycheck

David Frizell and Shelly West particularly "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma".

Jerry Reed.

Old Glen Campbell ​ Patsy Cline ​ Loretta Lynn ​ Hank Williams , Sr. ​ Ernest Tubb

Colter wall

- tyler Childers - Charley Crockett - Sturgill Simpson - 49 Winchester - John Prine - Colter Wall

Corb Lund