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Emmylou Harris |
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I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now |
LiquidAudio |
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Alt-Country |
The lady who brought “Cosmic Americana” to academics 25 years ago affirms that sifting through the red dirt has it’s rewards. She may not wanna talk about it, but she sings about it just fine.
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The Cox Family |
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I Am Weary, Let Me Rest |
LiquidAudio |
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Alt-Country |
Rest easy – the first family of bluegrass draws upon a deep well of country soul in this beautiful and sorrowful updated version of an old standard.
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The Backsliders |
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Cross Your Heart (Live) |
WinMedia |
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Alt-Country |
Good ol' noise from some good ol' boys who don't screw around with that country crossover crap. Slide right back into the past for a slice of downhome country twang served up by the specter of Hank Sr., himself.
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Wilco (with Syd Straw) |
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The T.B. Is Whipping Me |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
Twangy gee-tar, honky tonk harmonies, and skid-row story combine for a rootsy little number that would sound right at home following Hank Senior at the Ryman Auditorium.
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Beaver Nelson |
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Forget Thinkin' |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
A relentless hook and some nifty mandolin pickin' are at the heart of this infectious slice of country-rock. This Beaver is damn good.
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Julie Miller |
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Ride the Wind To Me |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
This is one "ride" you'll never forget -- a high-lonesome home run from alt-country's reigning sweetheart.
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The Jayhawks |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (Live) |
WinMedia |
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Alt-Country |
A loose-fitting live version of one of the band's newer tracks, with a tune that's perfect for sunshine-soaked singalongs. An absolute must for any Jayhawks fan!
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Wylie and the Wild West |
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Yodeling Cowhand |
LiquidAudio |
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Alt-Country |
There's a new sheriff in town! Strap on your dancin' shoes and hop into the saddle, Wild Wylie's country western ditties are the "Real McCoy."
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David Olney |
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Running From Love |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
David Olney, the consummate lonesome folksinger, runs like hell from love and relationships and in the process comes up with a memorable exercise in heartache.
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Jimmie Dale Gilmore |
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Your Love is My Rest (Live) |
WinMedia |
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Alt-Country |
Pack your bags and take a musical journey with Jimmie Dale Gilmore into a space where country, folk, and rock n' roll collide in a joyous union of Americana.
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