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Alternative country

Alternative country
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsLate 20th century
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Alternative country (commonly abbreviated to alt-country;[1] also known as alternative country rock,[2] insurgent country,[3] Americana, or y'allternative[4]) is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream country music, mainstream country rock, and country pop. Alternative country artists are often influenced by alternative rock. Most frequently, the term has been used to describe certain country music and country rock bands and artists that are also defined as or have incorporated influences from alternative rock, indie rock, punk rock, heartland rock, Southern rock, progressive country, outlaw country, neotraditional country, Texas country, Red Dirt, roots rock, indie folk, folk rock, rockabilly, bluegrass, and honky tonk.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "The story of No Depression" Archived January 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, No Depression, retrieved May 19, 2010.
  2. ^ "Alternative Country-Rock Music Genre Overview". AllMusic.
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