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Re: Country & Western Challenge
Sep 28, 2015, 14:46
Much of what has been recommended is classic and good, but may not do the trick if you have an aversion.

Bloodshot Records is a great alt country label.

Neko Case is a great singer with country roots.

Hightone Records was a great label through the 90s with lots of hard country, with a real nice 5cd sampler box.

Bakersfield sound: Tommy Collins(originator), Wynn Stewart, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam is a modern Bakersfield and the gold standard of modern country. Also check out his and Steve Earle's 80s debut. Also three very good comps: Town South of Bakersfield.

Sugarhill Records(yes there are two such named labels)is a modern citadel of true believers, there is a great 4cd sampler.

Marty Stuart mixes country, rockabilly, bluegrass, gospel, etc.,like a man on a mission.

Also the whole cowpunk scene: Blood the on Saddle, Beat Farmers, Rank and File, etc.,

Billy Joe Shaver 70s thru current work is world weary and driven which is missing from his outlaw brethen.

Charlie Rich started rockabilly and r&b thru the 50s and 60s and settled into country in the 70s.

Jerry Lee Lewis' country work thru the 60s and 70s is all recommended with tons of rockabilly swagger.

Jim Reeves has smooth warm crooning style that many find very welcoming and accessible.

If you are gonna do Hank williams I would recommend 'Alone With His Guitar' stripped down versions.
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