Where to Start with alternative country

sub-genre of country music

297 artists

New to alternative country? Read our getting-started guide

alternative country Artists

About alternative country

What is alternative country?

sub-genre of country music

Where should I start with alternative country?

Start with "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" by Wilco. It captures what makes alternative country worth exploring.

What are the best alternative country albums?

The alternative country albums worth hearing first: "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" by Wilco, "Light of the Stable" by Emmylou Harris, "Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert" by Emmylou Harris, "At the Ryman" by Emmylou Harris and "Love Stuff" by Elle King.

How many alternative country artists are there?

Spinsource covers 297 alternative country artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.