How to get into alternative country
alternative country: sub-genre of country music northsound.fm covers 297 alternative country artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into alternative country?
Start with Willie Nelson's "In the Jailhouse Now". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into alternative country.
Who are the best alternative country artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for alternative country include Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is alternative country?
sub-genre of country music