The albums that define
red dirt.
Our picks for where to start with red dirt — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The red dirt essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Jason Boland & the Stragglers
Somewhere in the Middle
A seamless blend of traditional country storytelling and contemporary red dirt sensibilities, underscored by heartfelt instrumentation.
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Jason Boland & the Stragglers
Rancho Alto
A vivid blend of red dirt storytelling and honky-tonk melodies that captures the essence of American life and heartache.
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