NPR music reviewer Meredith Ochs shares her picks for the year's best CDs, from the "sacred-meets-profane" rock of the White Stripes to outlaw country singer Merle Haggard.

Outlaw country[2] is a subgenre of American country music created by a small group of artists active in the 1970s and early 1980s, known collectively as the outlaw movement, who fought for and won their creative freedom outside of the Nashville establishment that dictated the sound of most country music of the era.

Oct 17, 2024 · Explore the stories of iconic outlaw country artists who defied convention, lived hard, and shaped the rebellious genre.

Jun 15, 2017 · Famed for an anti-establishment stance and a love of the earthier end of the country music spectrum, ‘outlaw country’ artists are performers who have rejected the slick …

Mar 29, 2019 · Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson are just some of the outlaw pioneers that have serenaded Denver with their unique sounds throughout the years. Check out our list of the top outlaw country singers past and present, and learn how …

Nov 29, 2023 · What makes a good outlaw country artist? Check out C&I's list of some of our favorite heavy hitters within the outlaw country genre.

May 8, 2022 · Back in the 70s, a group of rebellious country singers challenged the traditional Nashville sound with what became known as outlaw country.

Mar 29, 2019 · These 10 artists helped define outlaw country, the subgenre of country music that battles against the pop-leaning sounds of Music Row.

Pages in category "Outlaw country singers" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

May 3, 2024 · One of the defining characteristics of the modern outlaw movement is its rejection of the mainstream country music industry. These artists often eschew the traditional Nashville sound in favor of a more authentic and organic approach to music-making.