Tired of Mainstream Country Radio? Start Here.

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Are you just dang tired of hearing "country songs" on the radio that let's just face it - aren't country? Then start here. This is the video for you. I dive into a few different country artists that are killing it right now that you should definitely check out! Let me know what others I missed in the comments!
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0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Colter Wall
5:59 - Midland
9:11 - Charley Crockett
12:52 - Sturgill Simpson
17:20 - Tyler Childers
20:35 - Wildcard Artist
23:01 - Outro

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@keithhenson9788 Год назад

Hey The Turnpike Troubadours deserve to be mentioned here. Great songwriting skills and they are awesome live.

@texb69 Год назад

Agreed!

@jacoblamb3535 Год назад

Best songwriter breathing.

@wendyfairfull8967 11 месяцев назад

I concur

@thewesternside 7 месяцев назад

Yes absolutely! You can find them on my official playlist in the description!

@slayinbass2396 Год назад

A few other artists/bands that deserve to be mentioned are Turnpike Troubadours, Whitey Morgan, Eleven Hundred Springs, Kelley's heros, and Billy Strings. Billy is Blue grass but it's amazing.

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah! Love all those picks!!

@reddirtroots5992 Год назад

All good picks. I'm sure he'll get to them!

@JEEDUHCHRI Год назад

Low Water Bridge is coming up too. Check them out!

@ayyy5372 Год назад

BMFS!!! 🐐 🐐 🐐

@oldgregg2374 Год назад

@@thewesternsidedo a billy strings video

@jacobkrogmeier4256 Год назад

Nick shoulders really needs a shout out on here as well. That dude has haunting voice. Incredible lyrics and such a unique sound!

@thewesternside Год назад

He’s so unique!!

@A-10-MANN333 Год назад

F yeah!!! He kicks azz...His art is all around Fayetteville,Arkansas and Fossil Cove Brewery

@mikeb7047 Год назад

Molly Tuttle and Sierra Hull are both outstanding Bluegrass artists

@TheJhtlag Год назад

Heh,heh, both were at Delfest last week. 'course, Sierra's a regular there, teaching classes and all.

@luthiermatt Год назад

As soon as country fans recognize a bluegrass artist they like, it's no longer bluegrass, it's country. Say it with me BLUEGRASS

@connorluedtke8480 Год назад

While he’s sadly passed, Luke Bell’s album is a must listen in my book!

@thewesternside Год назад

He’s great

@armyof12monkeyss Год назад

I listen to Luke Bells album every week. I absolutly love it.

@JamesBaleLA Год назад

Sierra Ferrell has the best live voice i've ever seen in person and i've been to a ton of concerts over the past 15+ years

@ogdenatwood161 Год назад

She’s almost too good live that her records don’t sound as good

@thewesternside Год назад

So good

@oceanpiggy Год назад

I also saw her! she opened for the Avett brothers in oneonta!

@greatwhite3676 Год назад

I dig her but she should take that shit out of her nose

@zachbalko90 Год назад

Yeah I'm in love with her

@shardanette1 Год назад

I'm not seeing enough love for Sierra here. She's amazing. Between her songwriting, that voice, her wonderful fashion sense and general creativity, and her great live shows, it's so wonderful to see her achieve overnight success a decade in the making. And for those interested, so much of it can be found here on youtube.

@gristlevonraben 8 месяцев назад

Sierra who?

@shardanette1 8 месяцев назад

@@gristlevonraben Ferrell

@gristlevonraben 8 месяцев назад

thank you!@@shardanette1

@sambellinger3416 Год назад

Colter wall is something special. First time I heard Kate mcannon was a life changing experience. And his new cowboy style trail country music carrys an amazing vibe

@williamchauncey8100 Год назад

Ray wiley hubard

@donwade_ Год назад

My favorite had to Benjamin Tod/Lost dog street band, it’s real simple music with heart aching lyrics that just make you think❤️❤️

@ryanjames5072 Год назад

Couldn’t agree more with all of these picks. The way Crockett captures the vintage sound is incredible. I saw him live recently and it was just awesome. Some others I really enjoy are Randall King, Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Jake Worthington, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Billy Strings.

@thewesternside Год назад

I totally agree. My friend has shown me Randall King, I'm excited to get more into his stuff!

@nasanoir310 Год назад

Aidan Canfield, Brandon Ratcliff, Charles Wesley Godwin, Ian Noe, Megan Moroney, Cole Chaney, Kat Hasty, Low Gap, etc. So many great acts.

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah. Was listening to Ian the other day! I know Megan Moroney came out with some new stuff too!

@alfonso.toribio Год назад

Thank you for you work promoting these amazing artists and approximating them to the general public. Nowadays more similar musicians can be found in the Gems on VHS and Western AF RU-vid channels. As a Spaniard that makes traditional American music, this was really awesome to watch. Thanks again!

@thewesternside Год назад

Of course! I’ve discovered countless people on gemsonvhs and Western AF! Even Spotify. Thanks for watching!

@Clarinet_cowboy2000 Год назад

Love the video, I’m gonna have to add all of these artists to my playlist! I also recommend Orville Peck to a lot of people! His voice is so reminiscent of that old school western style, and he has some truly insane vocals in some of his songs. He has some good variety, a lot of stuff that feels traditionally western, some that sound like old sad country love songs, and some that mix elements of rock and western music. A few songs to start with are Kalahari Down, Nothing Fades like the Light, Roses are Falling, and No Glory in the West.

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you so much dude I appreciate it! Orville definitely has a super unique voice. I’ve briefly heard his stuff before, but need visit the tracks you listed!

@fergofns Год назад

Benjamin Tod, Lost Dog Street Band, Paul Cauthen, Vincent Neil Emerson, The White Buffalo, Sean Rowe, The HIghwomen, Arlo McKinley, Cody Jinks, Creed Fisher, Riley Green, Kelsey Waldon, Esther Rose, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Granger Smith, Three Tall Pines, Blake Berglund, The Dead South, Willie Watson, Uncle Lucius, Max Gomez, John Moreland, and Definitely Ryan Bingham. Strongly recommend folks check out those listed above.

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah! 💪🏼 thanks so much for watching

@fergofns Год назад

Of course, .. Keep up the good work.

@reddirtroots5992 Год назад

All good! Looking forward to the next batch! 🎸🎸🎸

@mejulian01 Год назад

Thank you for this. I am into rock/metal and looking for country music I like is a tough task. This helps a ton.

@MikeJohnson-dr2tu Год назад

I have been listening to a lot of Sturgill Simpson , Tyler Childers and Colter Wall . They all are a breath of fresh air . Also listen to a lot of Cody Jinks , Brent Cobb , Turnpike Troubadours . There's a pretty big rabbit hole a guy can go down once you get started ! Can't name them all , I understand that but give these other artists a listen ... You won't be disappointed . They are as real as country can get by todays standards .

@briana325 Год назад

Just gave Sturgil Simpson a try for the last several hours. He’s amazing. Thanks!

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you for watching!!! 🤘🏼

@jamesrollins1122 Год назад

Spectacular video! I especially like listening to Colter Wall, Charley Crockett, and Sierra Ferrell's solo stuff. Tyler Childers' Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven album last year was great. Like lots of folks I discovered a lot of these musicians through GemsonVHS and Western AF, good channels for old timey folk and cowboy, americana style music. I would recommend Nick Shoulders as a new folk/country musician worth listening to. And I have a soft spot for Willie Watson too, who seems to be carrying the torch of the old school music from his Old Crow Medicine Show days while OCMS has shifted to more modern country .

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you so much for watching and the recs 🤘🏼

@tommeyer5991 Год назад

Tremendous use of RU-vid! Thank you for doing this video!

@calebheidel2292 Год назад

Midland opened the door to country for me - and I'm so glad for these other artists carrying the torch! Great video.

@thewesternside Год назад

Thanks so much!!

@CoasterMan13Official Год назад

Midland's alright.

@smelltheglove2038 Год назад

I just skip the modern crap and stick with Waylon, DAC, Hank Williams, etc.

@christophersartainmusic734 Год назад

Cool vid! Thanks amigo!

@GnomeMoreGoodbyes 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video, I've been really lost trying to get in to country music after finding and loving Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan - can't wait to spend some time listening to these artists!

@willthethrill359 3 месяца назад

Circling back to this video just about a year later. Started listening to Sierra Ferrell based off your recommendation and it’s helped me tremendously to get through some stuff this past year. Just went to see her live for the first time and I felt I needed to come back and thank you for your wonderful content. Keep up the great work!

@JackBeam01 Год назад

I’d love to add Jesse Daniel, Aaron McDonnell, Mike and the Moonpies, Summer Dean, Luke Bell, Kaitlin Butts, Zephaniah OHora, Charlie Marie, Emily Nenni, Kelsey Waldon, Turnpike Troubadours

@honkytonkdragon Год назад

This was a great intro, Midland I’d not been aware of, and Sierra Ferrel I’d earmarked to check out. Definitely giving both a deeper listen. Other wise this list is like my playlist of modern country with one notable exception, Billy Strings deserves more than an honorable mention. But, yeah, brother, the future of Country & Western music is bright!

@JCHIZ03 Год назад

Well worth the wait. Another great video👍🏻glad to see your channel getting the traction it deserves!

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you so much Jack! I appreciate it!

@ScottMcdonaldMusic Год назад

Awesome video, I’ve struggled for years trying to find good country music.

@kcsopinionsterriblevideoskill Год назад

I've seen all the artists you mentioned and I'll add Houndmouth, Shoves and Rope, Langhorne Slim, Murder by Death, Willi Carlisle, Devil makes Three, Caamp, Deer Tick, Turnpike Troubadours, Paul Cauthen and I feel like I'm forgetting a few great others. 😅

@mikebennett1461 Год назад

I came here hoping to find some new artists to listen to but everyone you mentioned are heavily played on my playlist already lol. Guess im doing it right. Thank you for promoting these great artist.

@thewesternside Год назад

Hahaha lots more to come!! This was a starting point for those getting into the genre

@mikedkc Год назад

I’m in, my friend. Love what you’re doing.

@ohiosgreatestmusic6851 Год назад

My brother. I think I have my new favorite RU-vidr so glad I met you tonight!

@lacrosseservicetime1962 Год назад

Love the idea to much music available to listen to instead of the same 10 songs day after day main stream boring radio. Thank You

@a.geddes6201 Год назад

These takes are absolutely fantastic, Subscribed! Much love from the UK's very small and strange country scene!

@nbwarehouse Год назад

Cody Jinks, Flatland Cavalry, Josh Meloy, Whiskey Myers, Jeremy Pinnell, Jake Penrod, Jesse Daniel, Jason James, Zach Bryan, Creed Fisher, Casper Mcwade, Emily Nenni, Summer Dean, Aaron McDonnell, Turnpike Troubadors, Randall King, Jason Boland, Vincent Neil Emerson, Triston Marez, Jarrod Birmingham, Joshua Ray Walker, Jon Wolfe, Nick Shoulders, Arlo McKinley, Tanner Usrey, Ryan Bingham, Whitey Morgan, and many many more.

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah!! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼

@JoeBuckDaniel1 Год назад

Jason James!!

@nbwarehouse Год назад

@@JoeBuckDaniel1 we try to catch him every time he’s at Gruene Hall!

@JoeBuckDaniel1 Год назад

@nbwarehouse we've probably been in the same crowd. I've seen him multiple times there. I used to live outside San Marcos. Haven't got to see him since relocating to KCMo

@nbwarehouse Год назад

@@JoeBuckDaniel1 yeah there’s a good chance. So much good music in the NBTX area. Recently started going to cheatham street, they’ve been having a lot of good shows.

@rexbowen4107 Год назад

Nick Shoulders, Nick Shoulders, Nick Shoulder! Great video

@thomasmedeiros5722 Год назад

Jamey Johnson has been around since 2005 but you probably never heard of him if you listen to commercial country radio/ Nashville. If you listen to Outlaw style country you will know him. He does a song with George Straight called Kicked out of Country in which they list all the outstanding artists like Merl. Waylon, Willie and Johnny who also were kicked of mainstream country radio.

@lukefullerton509 Год назад

You have unbelievably high quality for the number of videos you have . Keep up the good work!

@AREA_RC-51 Год назад

Man... incredible video! Great info... I'm inspired - Thank You! Subscribed.

@jacobalberga3149 Год назад

Yooooo!!! You’re videos are AMAZING!! Keep this up. I’m obsessed!

@squeakiemusic Год назад

Just wanted to throw Sarah Shook And The Disarmers into the convo! I swear, there is not a skipable song that band has put out. Ever. Pure perfection!

@iamryan_inBits Год назад

Glad to see a video on this, thanks 🙏

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you for watching sir!!

@swampfox72 11 месяцев назад

Great list! Haven't listened to Midland (that I recall) but all the rest are great1 Whitey Morgan needs to be added to this list.

@colebailey Год назад

Haven’t watched the video yet, but all I gotta say.. Cole Chaney, Danno Simpson, John R Miller, and Nicholas Jamerson.

@lewismorgan13 Год назад

great video! Matt Heckler is another of my favourites!

@thewesternside Год назад

I’ll check him out!! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

@herbcm85 Год назад

This is great! Love it! I have been getting into country music with the last couple years. I spent most of my life listening to rock and roll. The band Muscadine Bloodline really push me over the edge into loving country music. The album Teenage Dixie, for me, was a gateway to country music. Hopefully you get some time to check it out!

@thewesternside Год назад

I’ve been getting into their music lately! Thank you for watching!!

@TexasHornsFootball Год назад

Good job. A few more: Cody Jinks, Morgan Wade, Whiskey Myers. Definitely Zach Bryan, especially his writing for his age.

@michaeldoran8157 Год назад

Thanks for the suggestions... my BR5-49 and Mavericks records 'bout got worn out grooves.

@GaOutlawVinyl Год назад

Great video. I’ve been thinking someone needs to make a video like this for awhile. The list of artists I’d also recommend for new country fans & old fans looking for good new music are… Corb Lund Jason Boland & The Stragglers Turnpike Troubadours Ray Wylie Hubbard Hellbound Glory Whitey Morgan & The 78’s Wildcard: James Honeycutt PS: most of them have been around awhile but they all seem to fly under most people’s radar

@ronhowell4886 Год назад

Great list. The only artists I haven’t seen live is yet Colter Wall and Midland. I am big fan of Sierra and Tyler music. Sierra just recently released a great cover of Seven Spanish Angels.

@robertvilain1920 Год назад

Midland sucks live. Great music, no energy though.

@marcharris4176 Год назад

I dont mind just hits me directly in the heart every time i hear it.

@connietillia9339 Год назад

Summer Dean ! Heard her a few weeks ago and enjoyed all her self written ,story telling songs .I think she is from Fort Worth.. Good songs and great voice !!

@jefflemon7382 Год назад

We lost a real cowboy singer songwriter early this year. Ian Tyson, from Canada. Springtime in Alberta, Navajo Rug are 2 out of many. Years ago he wrote Someday Soon, and Four Strong Winds, a song Neil Young said changed his life.

@waynethera2712 Год назад

Colter did a fantastic job with Ian’s song Bob Fudge. Check it out. Cheers from Alberta

@peacetrain3320 Год назад

The Western Side - Dude, I fully agree with your sentiments. Y’all should be bigger than Nashville. Broadcast this message!

@rafaelcenteno3027 11 месяцев назад

Great video! This encompasses exactly how I feel towards country music Can you provide a list for your rapid fire?

@andya2974 Год назад

Thanks for the video 😊

@seththomas9105 Год назад

They have been around a few years but some people that never get any attention from "country" radio is Corb Lund and Logan Ledger. Check them out.

@Mrdjlimp Год назад

My musical journey learning guitar started at about age 14 (18 years ago already 😂)with classic country, specifically Dwight Yoakam. These new artists are such a refreshing change from the typical “hick hop” I’ve dealt with since about 2005 when the last of the greats faded out in the 90’s. I hope all of these artists keep hammering out these great songs and get this genre back on track.

@thewesternside Год назад

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching!!

@scottkenzig5144 6 месяцев назад

When Tim McGraw came to Australia Midland was his back up band when I went and seen him play live. They were amazing 👏 👌👍

@neilashton9459 Год назад

Great list and FWIW would also add Morgan Wade (talk about grit) and The Dead South (another Saskatchewan act).

@tangofett4065 Год назад

I’m pretty into Nick 13, Tami Neilson, Cactus Blossoms, Mike and the Moonpies, Brothers Comatose (kinda bluegrassy), and a few others.

@ericpoetzl5415 Год назад

you hit the nail on the head here man, only one that isnt a go to of mine already is Sierrra Ferrel... willl have to giver her a listen.

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah! Definitely check her out

@paulantoni1046 Год назад

hey man excellent video here //happy to learn some new names , they are really good

@dominic_lf4240 Год назад

this video doesn't have near enough views, good quality man! keep it up!

@BroncoIsBack Год назад

Im so glad you mentioned Pony Bradshaw! Even if it was only at the end.

@janetkurasz1647 Год назад

You featured ALL my favorite country artists!

@thewesternside Год назад

Heck yeah!!!! 💪🏼

@pwn3426 Год назад

Absolute awesome list and I am a fan of every single one of them on this list already. I'd like to add to this list, John Moreland(Break my heart sweetly and Cherokee) and Travis Meadows(check out sideways or underdogs). Thank me later.

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you so much!! 🤙🏼 I’ll check em out!

@Mark_Maze Год назад

This dude has insight! Country Music Highway on RT 23 looking for Hitch Hikers!

@Electriceditz530 11 месяцев назад

Brent Cobb , Jason Isbell, Ryan, Bingham, Adam hood, Cody Jinks, Oliver Anthony, whiskey, Myers, Zach Bryan,

@JamesPetitt1981 6 месяцев назад

I'd add Cody Jinks and Lindy Ortega and Shovels and Rope as well. All good choices. Great job on this intro.

@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897 5 месяцев назад

Don't forget Logan Ledger, a native Californian singer-songwriter who plays old-time and bluegrass music influenced by Hank Williams and George Jones. He has two fine albums out.

@claybass3631 Год назад

Sierra and colter were a happy find. They're part of my daily routine now...

@CalebStew Год назад

Been waiting for an upload. Love these video man, keep it up

@thewesternside Год назад

Dude thank you so much! It means a lot! I plan on doing some big things with this channel!

@ersp1 Год назад

Brennen Leigh has my attention these days. Great songwriting, a strong, stylish singer, and a very solid picker on guitar and mando. She's put in the work.

@bigcryptid448 Год назад

If tommy Duncans.voice was booze is a good and creative song

@ChrisLawton66 Год назад

Paul Cauthen, Orville Peck, and Dirt Miller are some of my current favorites.

@tallthinkev Год назад

I want a station that plays everything guitar based. Hank Williams, Buddy Guy, Beatles, AC/DC. Neil Young, Supertramp, Oasis all in one hour

@mrmyth5846 Год назад

I love Colter Wall, been listening to him for a couple years. My playlist is full of his music.

@Lodifootball Год назад

Do you have a great taste in music I listen to all these guys the only band you open my eyes to and I started listening to West Midland thank you🤙❤️

@thewesternside Год назад

🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

@tannerzahnley7196 Год назад

Great video!!

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you so much!

@azurewizard3840 Год назад

I'd also recommend some of the raw sounds of Justin Townes Earle. His not-so modern tracks have a bit of bluegrass and swing to them.

@rustyknott-W.D Год назад

What about Marty Stuart? He's been around forever and is the foremost example of real country music out there, and with the best band, too! He once said, "The way to be an outlaw in Nashville today is to play country music."

@TheJhtlag Год назад

and he puts on a really good show.

@joblessalex Год назад

I feel like it's making a comeback. I kinda like some of the stuff they play nowadays. Much better than a few years ago.

@EasyThere Год назад

I would recommend these artists and songs: Corb Lund - S lazy H, Gravedigger Turnpike troubadours - diamonds and gasoline Kainen Kellen - Deep Water Anything by White Buffalo

@m0zartwithn0.pian04 Год назад

Benjamin Tod (and his two piece with his lady called lost dog street band) and Casper Allen are some great ones too

@waynethera2712 Год назад

Mandolin Orange/Watchhouse is a great bluegrass, country folk sound. Wildfire and Golden Embers are great.

@dancorcoran4135 Год назад

Margo Price is must listen music. Amazing artist!

@theexpert758 8 месяцев назад

I've loved Sierra for years now. I first came across her from Jeremiah on vhsgems way back now. Rosemary is really good too.

@peterapazidis8889 Год назад

Before the intro ended I was already thinking of Colter Wall

@will8939able Год назад

Ian Noe, Charles Wesley Godwin, Jason Isabel, Pawns or Kings, Billy Strings, The Dead South, Nick Shoulders, Uncle Lucius

@AdministrativeFinance Год назад

Telling my country fan friends about this channel

@thewesternside Год назад

Thank you!

@cinemafilmsmp Год назад

Solid video! I'm curious if you have any thoughts on Jason Isbell? He's my personal favorite in the country/folk genre

@d-rey1727 Год назад

Good choices. I'd add Flatland Calvary and 49 Winchester to the mix.

@charlesandrews2360 Год назад

When I was a kid it was Jerry Jeff, Waylon, BW Stevenson, Flying Burrito Bros. Start with Gram Parsons

@LeopardPrintZebras Год назад

I heard Charleston Girl by Tyler Childers and was immediately in love.

@jordanb8909 Год назад

Greetings from Alberta. Have a listen to Corb Lund! He’s a bit of a western Canadian legend

@devynbrinsfield Год назад

thank you so much brotha! What was your favorite song? Also that Tyler video is the best I’ve seen me and my girl watched it and wanted more!

@thewesternside Год назад

I’ve only gotten the chance to listen to the one you recommended, but I added you to my Spotify! I’m gonna check out the rest later 🤘🏼 and thank you so much!!

@dannyscott5132 Год назад

Lucero, Tucker Beathard, Ashland Craft, Koe Wetzel, Kameron Marlowe, Savannah Gardner, Joshua Ray Walker, Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt Flores, Brent Cobb

@brendenfriers9668 Год назад

49 Winchester, Randall King, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, Muscadine Bloodline some great artists as well

@AlanDavison Год назад

A couple more that I haven't seen mentioned yet are Vincent Neil Emerson and Brenn Hill. VNE hangs a lot with Charley. Brenn is from the Great Basin area and has a whole different perspective.