alt-country
noun
alt-coun·try
ˈȯlt-ˈkən-trē 
: country music that is produced by performers who are outside the mainstream of country music and that is typically regarded as differing from mainstream country in being less polished, more original, and more eclectic especially in incorporating influences from such genres as rock, folk music, blues, and punk
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Todd Snider, the renowned Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter celebrated for his sharp wit and poignant storytelling, died on Friday at the age of 59.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Before long, his 2004 album, East Nashville Skyline, became a key figure in the development of alt-country and Americana music.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
His 2004 album East Nashville Skyline is considered essential to the alt-country catalog.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Jackpot are back at it in 2025 after a decade-long break from their quirky, narcotic alt-country balladry and discount bin disco funk.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Before long, his 2004 album, East Nashville Skyline, became a key figure in the development of alt-country and Americana music.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
His 2004 album East Nashville Skyline is considered essential to the alt-country catalog.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Jackpot are back at it in 2025 after a decade-long break from their quirky, narcotic alt-country balladry and discount bin disco funk.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Alt-country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-country. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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