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This is a listing of bands and musicians in the alternative country genre.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "16 Horsepower – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  2. ^ Deming, Mark. "Ryan Adams – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Jill Andrews". Music City Roots. 2011. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. ^ Smith, Lisa M. "The Autumn Defense – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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  6. ^ Keating, Dylan S. (6 May 2014). "Del Barber". BeatRoute Magazine. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  7. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Eef Barzelay – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  8. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Bear's Den – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  9. ^ Huey, Steve. "Rico Bell – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  10. ^ Zuel, Bernard (5 April 2016). "Ryan Bingham makes country music you can still feel". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  11. ^ Schwartz, Greg M. (22 October 2012). "Ryan Bingham: Tomorrowland". PopMatters. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  12. ^ Guerra, Joey. "Getting to the point with alt-country's Ryan Bingham". Chron.
  13. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Blitzen Trapper – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  14. ^ Huey, Steve. "Blue Rodeo – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  15. ^ Leggett, Steve. "Bosque Brown – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  16. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "The Bottle Rockets – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  17. ^ Huey, Steve. "BR5-49 – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  18. ^ "BR549". Trouser Press. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
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  20. ^ Thomas, Fred. "Richard Buckner – Surrounded". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  21. ^ Hage, Erik. "Caitlin Cary – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  22. ^ Huey, Steve. "Neko Case – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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  24. ^ Risen, Clay (September 30, 2021). "George Frayne, a.k.a. Commander Cody, Alt-Country Pioneer, Dies at 77". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  25. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Cross Canadian Ragweed – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  26. ^ Wood, Roger (September 23, 1999). "Local Rotation". Houston Press. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  27. ^ Leggett, Steve. "The Deep Dark Woods – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  28. ^ Anderson, Rick. "The Devil Makes Three – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  29. ^ Grow, Kory (October 2006). "Abridged Too Far | Reviews in Brief". CMJ New Music Monthly. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
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  32. ^ Johnson, Zac. "Tim Easton – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  33. ^ O'Brien, Jon. "Carrie Elkin – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  34. ^ Monger, Timothy. "Elliott Brood – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  35. ^ Bush, John. "Alejandro Escovedo – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  36. ^ Deming, Mark. "Jay Farrar – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  37. ^ Leggett, Steve. "Fifth on the Floor – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  38. ^ Manheim, James. "Rosie Flores – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  39. ^ Raggett, Ned. "Paula Frazer Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-07-19. Moody alt-country singer/songwriter
  40. ^ Huey, Steve. "Freakwater – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  41. ^ Staff. "A little traveling music, if you please". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  42. ^ Huey, Steve. "Robbie Fulks – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  43. ^ Kunoff, Kim Reick. "Mary Gauthier – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  44. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Giant Sand – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  45. ^ Larkin 2006, "Golden Smog".
  46. ^ Layne, Joslyn. "Grievous Angels – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  47. ^ Sullivan, Denise. "Green on Red-Artist Biography". Allmusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  48. ^ Wahlert, Brian. "Grievous Angels – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  49. ^ Chilton, Martin (30 September 2023). "Best Alt.Country Musicians: 9 Essential Artists". Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  50. ^ Chilton, Martin (30 September 2023). "Best Alt.Country Musicians: 9 Essential Artists". Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  51. ^ Larkin 2006, "Guthries".
  52. ^ Hage, Erik. "Sarah Lee Guthrie – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  53. ^ Deming, Mark. "Hacienda Brothers – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  54. ^ Huey, Steve. "Wayne Hancock – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  55. ^ Sturges, Fiona (3 May 2014). "The Handsome Family: A marriage made in gothic". The Independent. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  56. ^ Deming, Mark. "St. Thomas – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  57. ^ Cartwright, Garth. "Hazeldine – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  58. ^ Deming, Mark. "Patterson Hood – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  59. ^ Leggett, Steve. "I See Hawks in L.A. – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  60. ^ Milano, Brett (29 February 2016). "Fuse Music Review: Jason Isbell, Laid-Back — More Country Than Country-Rock". The Arts Fuse. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  61. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "The Jayhawks – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  62. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Jolene – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  63. ^ Vahle, Shane (20 October 2011). "Interview: Mark Robertson". Bass Frontiers Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  64. ^ Haddad, Michael. "A Conversation With: MJ Lenderman". Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  65. ^ Scott, Clara (25 March 2019). "Jenny Lewis puts her whole heart 'On the Line'". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  66. ^ "Jenny Lewis – On The Line". Clash. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  67. ^ Hage, Erik. "Graham Lindsey – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  68. ^ Larkin 2006, "Little Willies".
  69. ^ Lane, S. Nicole (17 September 2019). "Alt-country band Lucero are still undoubtedly rock 'n' roll". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  70. ^ Deming, Mark. "Lydia Loveless – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  71. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Lyle Lovett Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  72. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Carolyn Mark – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  73. ^ Leggett, Steve. "The Mastersons – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  74. ^ Staff (December 3, 2010). "RAUL MALO: 'I'M NOT IN THE MAINSTREAM COUNTRY MUSIC GAME ANY MORE'". OC Weekly. Retrieved 2023-07-25. the Grammy Award-winning alt-country Mavericks.
  75. ^ Larkin 2006, "Mills, Chris".
  76. ^ Fulton, Katherine. "Milton Mapes – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  77. ^ Mason, Stewart. "Elizabeth Mitchell – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  78. ^ Collar, Matt. "John Moreland – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  79. ^ Huey, Steve. "James McMurtry – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  80. ^ Edmund, Matt (August 15, 2011). "NICK 13 – S/T". Verbicide Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-10. Mark my words, Nick 13 will become a heavy hitter in the alternative country arena if he continues down this solo path.
  81. ^ Leahey, Andrew. "Old 97's – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  82. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Old Crow Medicine Show – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  83. ^ Johnson, Zac. "Mark Olson – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  84. ^ Deming, Mark. "Lindi Ortega – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  85. ^ "Gram Parsons – A Fallen Angel". Guitar. 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  86. ^ Deming, Mark. "Joe Pernice – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  87. ^ Deming, Mark. "Richmond Fontaine – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  88. ^ Jurek, Thom. "Jason Ringenberg – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  89. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Bruce Robison – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  90. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Carrie Rodriguez – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  91. ^ Brown, Marisa. "Roman Candle – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  92. ^ True, Chris. "Justin Rutledge – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  93. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Matthew Ryan – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  94. ^ Wolff, Kurt. "Scud Mountain Boys – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  95. ^ Deming, Mark. "Son Volt - Artist Biography". Allmusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  96. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Souled American – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  97. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Split Lip Rayfield – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  98. ^ MacNeil, Jason. "Uncle Tupelo – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  99. ^ Larkin 2006, "Sykes, Jesse, And The Sweet Hereafter".
  100. ^ MacNeil, Jason. "Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  101. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Tarnation – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  102. ^ "LISTEN: Tim Gerard's "Waterloo"". 3 December 2022.
  103. ^ Staff (September 24, 2001). "BILLY BOB THORNTON: PRIVATE RADIO". PopMatters. Retrieved 2023-07-19. The most appropriate description of Thornton's music is probably "alternative country"
  104. ^ Murphy, Sarah (29 June 2016). "Ford Madox Ford and Three O'Clock Train Team Up for Canadian Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  105. ^ Apar, Corey. "Tres Chicas – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  106. ^ Hage, Erik. "Jeff Tweedy – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  107. ^ Deming, Mark. "Two Cow Garage – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  108. ^ Larkin 2006, "Ugly Casanova".
  109. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Uncle Tupelo – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  110. ^ Huey, Steve. "Oh Susanna – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  111. ^ Wolff, Kurt. "Townes Van Zandt – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  112. ^ Deming, Mark. "Waco Brothers – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  113. ^ Thomas, Fred. "Water Liars – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  114. ^ Barr, Natalia (15 February 2024). "Everyone's Making Country Music Now. This Singer's Americana Is Homegrown". Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  115. ^ Poe, Jim (30 September 2023). "Wednesday's Rat Saw God: Southern Gothic country shoegaze played with exhilarating intensity". Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  116. ^ Chilton, Martin (30 September 2023). "Best Alt.Country Musicians: 9 Essential Artists". Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  117. ^ Huey, Steve. "Whiskeytown – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  118. ^ Hodgson, Jaimie (26 January 2009). "Whispertown 2000 – Jenny Lewis' Favourite Alt-Country Balladeers". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  119. ^ Ericson, Colleen A (16 April 2009). "The Whispertown 2000's harmony and rough edges from a spectrum of sources". Michigan Live. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  120. ^ "Wilco: Schmilco, PopMatters". 12 September 2016.
  121. ^ Myers, Darryl (17 April 2013). "The 10 Greatest Alt-Country Bands Ever". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  122. ^ Chilton, Martin (30 September 2023). "Best Alt.Country Musicians: 9 Essential Artists". Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  123. ^ Woronzoff, Elisabeth (12 June 2018). "'Back Being Blue' Is Alt-Country Singer Kelly Willis' Welcomed Return to Solo Music". PopMatters. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  124. ^ Elder, Bruce (October 21, 2006). "Dwight Yoakam". The Syndney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-19.

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