Great video as always, Grady! One independent artist I would suggest is Sam Outlaw. According to his social media he finished recording a new album in March and is set to announce a release date soon. He’s got a great voice, uses steel in his sound, and writes some pretty excellent songs. His best three songs, in my opinion, are Ghost Town, Trouble, and Country Love Song.
Feedback: when you refer to another video (i.e. the Avengers one) it would be great if you could link to it (either in-video or in comments). Not only is this a great service to your viewers it also helps the RUclips-algorithm quickly figure out that that video is a good follow up video to recommend to viewers of the video (after enough ppl click the link). In this case it seems enough people looked it up manually to make it show up, but it's still pretty far down the recommended list.
Benjamin Tod of lost dog street band. He's been around forever but I'm not sure he gets the credit he deserves as a songwriter Edit :Well this is the most attention any of my comments has gotten. So I'll go ahead and ask y'all to give me some feedback on my songs if y'all want... Worth a try lol
Yes! He's not only a wonderful lyricist, but he has (and kind of still is) living the life he sings about. It brings a harsh but beautiful authenticity to his music. More people need to hear his music.
I think a lot of people fail to realize just how incredibly talented Bill Strings is. He is not only a great player.. but his writing is a once in a generation kind of creativity.
It seems like he spitefully ignores him because Ben's fans have been pestering him to acknowledge Benjamin Tod/Lost Dog forever now. He replied to one of my comments paraphrasing slightly "they're niche aren't they?" I don't remember exactly what he said but it's like "idk dude decide for yourself". And I know he would find at least some songs that he'd enjoy because he's always praising artists like Zach Bryan (Bryan is great, not a diss) for his "truth". If there ever was an artist known for their truth, it's fu****g Benjamin Tod
He's a stand up guy who has a record of staying hours after his late shows to help the stadium crew clean up. If he'd sold out to "big country music" he'd sound a whole lot more like pop country that plays on the radio.
Just found nick shoulders recently and i love his stuff. Also just found coleman williams you should check him out if you havent son of sin is a good introduction.
1000x this. She's reconfiguring so many strains of the last hundred years of popular music it's mind-boggling. At this point I think we're in Cosmic American Music territory.
For a Guy from Germany, like me, who has fallen in love with country music, it`s really cool to see what kinds of country music there are. thanks for that!
Came here to comment the same thing! I saw him open for Colter Wall a few years ago and I've been a big fan ever since. Road Runner gets stuck in my head weekly.
Would definitely be at the top of my list of artists that weren't mentioned in this video. Last time I saw him was opening for Charley in Amarillo and it was a great show. Stoked to see him up here at the Dad Lounge in Trinidad in a week or so.
Ian Noe and Arlo McKinley I think deserve a much bigger platform! They have so much depth and emotion to their voices. Not that he is indie, but I am also super excited to watch Sam Williams career take off! His voice is amazing!!!
Now that he’s signed, I feel like Ian Munsick has chance to be a bridge for some of these guys too with his mix of mainstream and non sounds. He’s grown on me big time. Love Muscadine Bloodline. Their live show is amazing, if you ever get a chance to see them. One of the rare acts even better in person.
Thanks for always shining a positive light on West Virginia and Appalachia! CWG is a personal favorite, and I’m glad he’s a fellow WV’ian. Also, my wife and I love Emily Scott Robinson. “Better With Time” is on constant repeat at our house!
I think you've mentioned him, but my wife and I have been listening to Joshua Ray Walker out of Dallas. About to go see him live again this week. Fantastic falsetto/yodel technique in his music. Listen to "Voices" and "Canyon"
Reckless Kelly and Micky & The Motorcars have been longtime favorites of mine. Then, I got hooked on Lori McKenna’s music in 2018. Gabe Lee, Emily Scott Robinson, Yola & Ian Noe were my big 4 discoveries in 2019 (I think Gabe Lee really is the future of country! He’s a great songwriter, but he also does a variety of country styles and knocks them all out of the park!) One of my friends put me onto a band called Shaker Hymns last year. Not sure how big they’ll get, but they’re a great Texas country/rock band (along with RK & MATM.) Also, just now getting on the Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts train, but they’re also great!
I found your videos about 3 weeks ago, and as a very casual listener to country music I have to say you have shown me so much great music that I am now finding myself listening to more country then anything else now. Thank you for that.
I LOVE Kaitlin Butts' White River it has a similar vibe as Two Black Cadillacs and I just love the imagery in it it almost feels like an audiobook with how vividly she describes a murdrr
First off Tyler Childers turned me into a country music fan. I grew up in the 70s being forced to listen to country music. I would be in the back seat of the car getting car sick while Willie Nelson played on the radio on family road trips. I think I associated nausea with CW music. Spent a lot of years denying myself the joy that is country music. However, I’ve always loved bluegrass! The banjo, fiddle, mandolin, a stand up bass…LOVE! So when I saw this video I immediately looked up the Appalachian/Bluegrass artists. Already a fan of Billy Strings, who I love, I looked up Cole Chaney and he did not disappoint. I tell everyone to look up Cole Chaney. Every song on his album Mercy is great. My personal favorite is ‘Leave’ then ‘Humble Enough to Hear’ and then all the songs! Lol. I hope this guy gets the credit he deserves. He is so good!
I've lived in a small town in Kentucky all my life. You can't imagine just how much good music is bleeding out of our state. I've played guitar since I was 14 (I'm 46 now), and I've met just some local people through the years that are unbelievable songwriters or play instruments. It's awesome to witness it whenever I do, but also kinda sad because some would like to hit it big, but won't ever be acknowledged.
I love your Independent Country Music Stars videos. I discover a new artist through the video, but I also search the comments for mention other artists. Thank you.
Senora May (just put out a new album) has some gorgeous videos on RUclips and two records on Spotify. "Lainhart," or "Milk from the Mountain." and Katie Pruitt! Her debut record (after an OurVinyl EP) was so phenomenal. Her voice is absolutely - super powerful and raspy. I think if you like Morgan Wade you'll like KP! She's touring with American Aquarium this fall. And Allison Russell (of Birds of Chicago) just put out her debut solo album - she and Yola are buddies and Yola did some harmonies on the record. "Persephone," and "Montreal," "Nightflyer." Love so many folks you mentioned and learned about a ton more. Thanks for the videos!
Just wanna say THANK YOU for existing. This channel you've created has really made my life better because I found it so hard to find these indie artists and I love indie. I find indie artists so much easier in other genres, but not country.
Mr Smith. I've written at least one of these so far. I know you have ups and downs in terms of how you feel this channel is going but I have to tell you, it's is videos like these that I live for and look forward to. These dudes and dudettes are music for the soul. My soul. It's cool to see your approach and analysis evolve. Chin up my dude. Good job.
One of my favorites who still flies under the radar of a lot of people is Red Shahan. "Men and Coyotes" was a great album, "Culberson County" was probably my favorite album of 2018 and he just released another solid album "Javelina". I highly suggest looking into him if you haven't yet.
Well done Grady! So many of my current favorites were in this video! To add on I'd recommend: Singer/Songwriter J.R. Carroll ("Waiting" is a good starter). And some Texas guys: Vincent Neil Emerson (25 & Wasting Time), Jesse Daniel (Bringing Home the Roses) and Josh Ward (The Devil Don't Scare Me)
As far as bluegrass goes, Matt Heckler is amazing. He tours with Lost Dog Street Band often. A few of my favorite songs of his are Haw River Ballad & Going Across the Sea
Hey Grady, loved the video!!! But I got a suggestion for ya. I don't know if you know or if you're a fan of the punk genre, but there's something I'm noticing these days. First off, collaborations between two genres are inevitable. My mind is also blown when I realized this since country and punk are two genres I love, and they both have a lot of similar characteristics but in terms of longevity in the mainstream they're different since country is still going up and less artists are making punk rock music nowadays. The pop × country collaborations are obviously more popular but this one's rare especially that I'm seeing less newer neon punk music nowadays. Last year Hayley Williams and Kacey Musgraves covered Cyndi Lauper's Girls I Just Wanna Have Fun in a live event. Also last year Cassadee Pope reunited Hey Monday in the Grand Ole Opry. Last month Boys Like Girls' guitarist Paul DiGiovanni made a song with Justin Moore. A few months ago Caylee Hammack performed Everclear's I Will Buy You A New Life with its vocalist Art Alexasis. This week Bruce Springsteen has a song with The Killers titled "Dustland." Is the punk community and the country community actually getting closer and closer nowadays? Can you make a video about this? Will be very appreciated brother!!!
Over the past5 to 8 years I've come across many new artists that have impressed me very much. Just a few are Wahl, Childers, Moreland, Strings and James and Stapleton. Some very good voices to go with the music.
Shane Smith and the Saints! If you like Ryan Bingham and the Turnpike Troubadours then 💥 great voice, A LOT of fiddle and great music. Their live performances are insanely good! They have 3 albums out. In my opinion, I really didn’t feel the first one, but their last two, 🤯
I love them! I prefer their first two albums over their most recent. "Coast", "Quite Like You", "Nights of Austin", and "Dance the Night Away" stand out to me on their first album.
Caamp, Ira Wolf, Trampled by Turtles are true gems that are classified as Folk/Americana, though I believe that many of indie country fans would love their music. From the pure country scene I would definitely name Shane Smith & the Saints and Grady Spencer & The work that are missing on the list.
Absolutely love Morgan Wade! Had tickets to American Aquarium with her supporting in Denver last year. Was super disappointed when it got canceled. Hope she makes her way this way soon!
Great list! I seen about half of these at the Laurel Cove Music Festival this past weekend. Which by the way was phenomenal!! But one you didn't mention, who is my all time favorite artist/artists and also played at the Laurel Cove Music Festival, is Benjamin Tod/Lost Dog Street Band. Him and Ashley have been around for a long time and have made a huge buzz but they keep flying just under the radar. We need more people like yourself, with some influence, to get his/their name out there more, to get more people to look into them and check them out. I would say ones to check out by Ben himself would be, "Using Again" or "We Ain't Even Kin." This one will be a hard one for me because I literally love every single song, but as for his group Lost Dog Street Band, I would say probably, "Hells Canyon" or "War Inside of Me." To be honest, every single song by them is just amazing though. Especially the older stuff with Nicolas Ridout before he passed.
I love that you gave another shout out to Charles Wesley Godwin. In fact, I've been working in the same studio where he recorded Seneca and with a guy who worked on that album and who plays in his band. So, all that considered, if I can do something that's even a fraction as good as what he did, I'll be happy. 😊
Grady, the song I love by Flatland is Sober Heart of Mine. I heard about it through you and I started playing it a lot and it's now a staple song for me and my buddies, just has such great sound. Thanks again for keeping me up to date on what to look for in country, keep up the hard work!
Arlo McKinley. Logan Halstead’s uncle. One of those once in a while artists you come across where you just put him on and let his songs play through without skipping around. Favorites: This Damn Town Waiting for Wild Horses Bag of Pills The Hurtin’s Done
I don’t know if Luke Bell has been mentioned on this channel, but he put out a banger of an album 5 (ish) years ago that you should definitely check out!
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00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Singer/Songwriters (Zach Bryan, Kat Hasty, Gabe Lee)
06:25 - Texas (Flatland Cavalry, Kolby Cooper, Triston Marez)
10:32 - Appalachia/Bluegrass (Charles Wesley Godwin, Cole Chaney, Logan Halstead, Billy Strings)
15:58 - Country Adjacent (Yola, Morgan Wade)
18:28 - Closing Thoughts
If you love specific lyrics and good stories, check out Waterbill by Red Shahan. Great imagery without using the run of the mill subjects matter.
Red shahan, Michigan Rattlers, lil smokies. Immediate list right there. Top 3 right now
Great video as always, Grady! One independent artist I would suggest is Sam Outlaw. According to his social media he finished recording a new album in March and is set to announce a release date soon. He’s got a great voice, uses steel in his sound, and writes some pretty excellent songs. His best three songs, in my opinion, are Ghost Town, Trouble, and Country Love Song.
Feedback: when you refer to another video (i.e. the Avengers one) it would be great if you could link to it (either in-video or in comments). Not only is this a great service to your viewers it also helps the RUclips-algorithm quickly figure out that that video is a good follow up video to recommend to viewers of the video (after enough ppl click the link). In this case it seems enough people looked it up manually to make it show up, but it's still pretty far down the recommended list.
Check out Graycie York
Benjamin Tod of lost dog street band. He's been around forever but I'm not sure he gets the credit he deserves as a songwriter
Edit :Well this is the most attention any of my comments has gotten. So I'll go ahead and ask y'all to give me some feedback on my songs if y'all want... Worth a try lol
He deserves so much more attention!
Amen!
Absolute favorite.
Facts.
Yes! He's not only a wonderful lyricist, but he has (and kind of still is) living the life he sings about. It brings a harsh but beautiful authenticity to his music. More people need to hear his music.
I think a lot of people fail to realize just how incredibly talented Bill Strings is. He is not only a great player.. but his writing is a once in a generation kind of creativity.
The RUclips videos with him and Markus King are amazing. They do "Summertime" and "I'm A Lonesome Fugitive".
He got a Grammy. So it’s realized
His shows are insane
Omg ues
bmfs live shows - ruclips.net/p/PLf01dSlEoasUw3A-c3j4VOAYPmBlYgTif
Benjamin Tod, his solo work, and his band Lost Dog Street Band. That man really goes against the grain
For sure! He’s great
It seems like he spitefully ignores him because Ben's fans have been pestering him to acknowledge Benjamin Tod/Lost Dog forever now. He replied to one of my comments paraphrasing slightly "they're niche aren't they?" I don't remember exactly what he said but it's like "idk dude decide for yourself". And I know he would find at least some songs that he'd enjoy because he's always praising artists like Zach Bryan (Bryan is great, not a diss) for his "truth". If there ever was an artist known for their truth, it's fu****g Benjamin Tod
sidenote: Tyler Childers is unbelievable especially when considering all his old and under-recognized music
He’s a sell out
He's a stand up guy who has a record of staying hours after his late shows to help the stadium crew clean up.
If he'd sold out to "big country music" he'd sound a whole lot more like pop country that plays on the radio.
@@Private0Malley the dude literally just cut an old time fiddle album. Like the furthest humanly possibly for pop country.
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@@hukafuk4779 literally just made an instrumental fiddle album
I’ve had Cole Chaney on repeat every since I found out about him... my lord the guy can write and his voice delivers so well
Every song on the album is amazing.
Coal shooter is amazing!
I’m a huge Paul Cauthen fan. Definitely worth a listen for any fans of this list
My favorite for the past couple of years has been Nick Shoulders! He is a super talented musician and songwriter.
Just found nick shoulders recently and i love his stuff. Also just found coleman williams you should check him out if you havent son of sin is a good introduction.
Nick Shoulders is amazing.
I was really hoping I’d see him in the comments, Nick is incredible
Well done on mentioning Sierra Ferrell. Her debut album just went on preorder. She’s a superstar.
1000x this. She's reconfiguring so many strains of the last hundred years of popular music it's mind-boggling. At this point I think we're in Cosmic American Music territory.
HIGHLY agree -- she is crushing the game! looove her
Check out Jade Brodie
@@jodineiman7863 i'm definitly crushing on her :)
Yea, Im pretty much in love with Sierra....lol
I can’t think of a follow-up album I’ve been waiting for with more anticipation than Charles Wesley Godwin.
Brent Cobb is currently my favorite independent country artist. Also CWG is the man!
If your fans of the Appalachian sound: John R. Miller and for more of a Texas feel: The Hill Country Devil.
Thank you for mentioning Kat Hasty. I would also suggest The Highway Song, and Where The Wildflowers Lay.
For a Guy from Germany, like me, who has fallen in love with country music, it`s really cool to see what kinds of country music there are. thanks for that!
My favorites out of the generation, Colter Wall, The Dead South, and Tyler Childers
You should check out Vincent Neil Emerson. He's so damned good. Listen to "7 Come 11" or "Fried Chicken and Evil Women". Dude is amazing
Came here to comment the same thing! I saw him open for Colter Wall a few years ago and I've been a big fan ever since. Road Runner gets stuck in my head weekly.
You definitely just put me on. Thank you 🙏🏼
Learnin' to Drown is a masterpiece
@@jqc0990 you are spot on . Brilliant!
Saw him open for colter in Seattle
Jesse Daniel is my favorite! Especially his new song 'Think I'll stay' is a jam
Would definitely be at the top of my list of artists that weren't mentioned in this video. Last time I saw him was opening for Charley in Amarillo and it was a great show. Stoked to see him up here at the Dad Lounge in Trinidad in a week or so.
*Daniel ;-) I have been very lucky to be able to listen to his next album and the whole thing is awesome!
Saw him open up for Jason Boland Last February. His newest album is real good
Ian Noe and Arlo McKinley I think deserve a much bigger platform! They have so much depth and emotion to their voices. Not that he is indie, but I am also super excited to watch Sam Williams career take off! His voice is amazing!!!
I can’t believe how many people don’t know Ian Noe! He’s definitely one of my favorites
Been loving the moody grit of Ian Noe lately.
We’re still missing Shane Smith and the saints. If you need just a introduction song, “All I see is you”
Literally one of my favorite songs!
The best!
Yes! We need them on this channel. My indtroducing song was "What a shame".
Yes !
Just went and listened to it. No idea how I’ve never heard this band or the song. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for the rec!
Billy Strings is amazing. For best songs, I would recommend “Watch It Fall” or “Taking Water.”
Dust in a Baggie
turmoil and tinfoil, long forgotten dream, heartbeat of america ruclips.net/p/PLf01dSlEoasUw3A-c3j4VOAYPmBlYgTif
Y’all need to check out Arlo McKinley. His 1st album, “Arlo McKinley & the Lonesome Sound”, was amazing but his 2nd album was even better.
Yes he is amazing! I’ve got her is my absolute favorite
Supposedly in the studio again
Happened on Charles Wesley Godwin cause of one of you videos, thanks Grady! Never woulda heard ‘im otherwise.
Now that he’s signed, I feel like Ian Munsick has chance to be a bridge for some of these guys too with his mix of mainstream and non sounds. He’s grown on me big time. Love Muscadine Bloodline. Their live show is amazing, if you ever get a chance to see them. One of the rare acts even better in person.
I got to see him and Easton Corbin open for Cody Johnson last week... they were all amazing live but him and Cody were obviously the biggest.
Thanks for always shining a positive light on West Virginia and Appalachia! CWG is a personal favorite, and I’m glad he’s a fellow WV’ian. Also, my wife and I love Emily Scott Robinson. “Better With Time” is on constant repeat at our house!
HailWV
Love some Zach Bryan. My wife and I were on his Belting Bronco series. Can’t say enough good things about him
I love that Cole Chaney album. There is definitely a Kentucky sound these days. And you hear it branching out into other parts of the country.
And thank God for it
John Moreland - You don't care enough for me to cry
I think you've mentioned him, but my wife and I have been listening to Joshua Ray Walker out of Dallas. About to go see him live again this week. Fantastic falsetto/yodel technique in his music. Listen to "Voices" and "Canyon"
I love Charlie Marie!
She’s got a fantastic sound and I love her use of the steel guitar
Reckless Kelly and Micky & The Motorcars have been longtime favorites of mine. Then, I got hooked on Lori McKenna’s music in 2018. Gabe Lee, Emily Scott Robinson, Yola & Ian Noe were my big 4 discoveries in 2019 (I think Gabe Lee really is the future of country! He’s a great songwriter, but he also does a variety of country styles and knocks them all out of the park!) One of my friends put me onto a band called Shaker Hymns last year. Not sure how big they’ll get, but they’re a great Texas country/rock band (along with RK & MATM.) Also, just now getting on the Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts train, but they’re also great!
Love me some 49 Winchester. Just learned of them the other week and was not disappointed 👍🏼
I just found Charles Wesley Godwin and he is so talented. Jessie, Hardwood Floors, Cranes of Potter
Great list, I'm still flying the flag for Zephaniah OHora, he deserves more attention!
How about ags Connelly? Sounds like lefty frizzell and from England. Lol. Check him out.
From Appalachia and probably more folk than country: Mandoline Orange (now watchouse)... hits like « wildfire » and « old times and companions ».
Their music is incredible!
I found your videos about 3 weeks ago, and as a very casual listener to country music I have to say you have shown me so much great music that I am now finding myself listening to more country then anything else now. Thank you for that.
Welcome aboard!
I LOVE Kaitlin Butts' White River it has a similar vibe as Two Black Cadillacs and I just love the imagery in it it almost feels like an audiobook with how vividly she describes a murdrr
I’m so happy someone finally mentioned Charles westly Goodwin
First off Tyler Childers turned me into a country music fan. I grew up in the 70s being forced to listen to country music. I would be in the back seat of the car getting car sick while Willie Nelson played on the radio on family road trips. I think I associated nausea with CW music. Spent a lot of years denying myself the joy that is country music. However, I’ve always loved bluegrass! The banjo, fiddle, mandolin, a stand up bass…LOVE! So when I saw this video I immediately looked up the Appalachian/Bluegrass artists. Already a fan of Billy Strings, who I love, I looked up Cole Chaney and he did not disappoint. I tell everyone to look up Cole Chaney. Every song on his album Mercy is great. My personal favorite is ‘Leave’ then ‘Humble Enough to Hear’ and then all the songs! Lol. I hope this guy gets the credit he deserves. He is so good!
You should check out the band Shane Smith & The Saints. They are one of my favorites out of the Texas scene.
I love the song "what a shame" by them
@@applesapple6675 me too!
@@applesapple6675 What a Shame alone convinced me to buy all three of there albums.
I got to see Morgan Wade this past Friday night at Gruene Hall opening up for American Aquarium and she was amazing!!
I've lived in a small town in Kentucky all my life. You can't imagine just how much good music is bleeding out of our state. I've played guitar since I was 14 (I'm 46 now), and I've met just some local people through the years that are unbelievable songwriters or play instruments. It's awesome to witness it whenever I do, but also kinda sad because some would like to hit it big, but won't ever be acknowledged.
I love your Independent Country Music Stars videos. I discover a new artist through the video, but I also search the comments for mention other artists. Thank you.
Charles Wesley Godwin has been my favorite artist since I found out about him his music is amazing
Randall King is my favorite upcoming Texas artist! I am obsessed with Morgan Wade, so happy you mentioned her!
Senora May (just put out a new album) has some gorgeous videos on RUclips and two records on Spotify. "Lainhart," or "Milk from the Mountain."
and Katie Pruitt! Her debut record (after an OurVinyl EP) was so phenomenal. Her voice is absolutely - super powerful and raspy. I think if you like Morgan Wade you'll like KP! She's touring with American Aquarium this fall.
And Allison Russell (of Birds of Chicago) just put out her debut solo album - she and Yola are buddies and Yola did some harmonies on the record. "Persephone," and "Montreal," "Nightflyer."
Love so many folks you mentioned and learned about a ton more. Thanks for the videos!
Started listening to Charles Wesley Godwin after this video and man he’s great. Going to see him in July now!
Just wanna say THANK YOU for existing. This channel you've created has really made my life better because I found it so hard to find these indie artists and I love indie. I find indie artists so much easier in other genres, but not country.
Mr Smith. I've written at least one of these so far. I know you have ups and downs in terms of how you feel this channel is going but I have to tell you, it's is videos like these that I live for and look forward to. These dudes and dudettes are music for the soul. My soul. It's cool to see your approach and analysis evolve. Chin up my dude. Good job.
Good to see you still love Charles wesley godwin! He is still so underappreciated and I love his work
So glad you introduced me to Triston Maraz in your hiking vlog a couple months ago - obsessed with his new album
I keep hearing you say Kolby while I’m doing the dishes and I keep looking around.lol
Saw Logan halstead in the thumbnail hell yeah
🔥
I am so ready for the second CWG album to come out already
I'm glad you're ready... ;)
Kolby Cooper is an absolute stud. Cannonball is one of my favorite songs of all time. Also love that Brazos shirt! Gig em from College Station!
One of my favorites who still flies under the radar of a lot of people is Red Shahan. "Men and Coyotes" was a great album, "Culberson County" was probably my favorite album of 2018 and he just released another solid album "Javelina". I highly suggest looking into him if you haven't yet.
Listening to Javelina right now 🎧🔥
Well done Grady! So many of my current favorites were in this video! To add on I'd recommend: Singer/Songwriter J.R. Carroll ("Waiting" is a good starter). And some Texas guys: Vincent Neil Emerson (25 & Wasting Time), Jesse Daniel (Bringing Home the Roses) and Josh Ward (The Devil Don't Scare Me)
Mike Ryan and Tanner Ursey out of the Texas scene are 2 favorites of mine
New hometown and dry county drive are so good
Triston Marez has been a new found jam thanks to your videos!
I agree. Kolby Cooper’s new jam “One Night Stand” has me laughing and jamming out at the same time
As far as bluegrass goes, Matt Heckler is amazing. He tours with Lost Dog Street Band often. A few of my favorite songs of his are Haw River Ballad & Going Across the Sea
Good job my friend! ZB will be a household name one day. Kat and Gabe so damn good!
Zach Bryan is the best I’ve heard in a long time. His songwriting and delivery is so GOOD!! Dark is my new favorite.
And he is so humble.
Hey Grady, loved the video!!! But I got a suggestion for ya. I don't know if you know or if you're a fan of the punk genre, but there's something I'm noticing these days. First off, collaborations between two genres are inevitable. My mind is also blown when I realized this since country and punk are two genres I love, and they both have a lot of similar characteristics but in terms of longevity in the mainstream they're different since country is still going up and less artists are making punk rock music nowadays. The pop × country collaborations are obviously more popular but this one's rare especially that I'm seeing less newer neon punk music nowadays. Last year Hayley Williams and Kacey Musgraves covered Cyndi Lauper's Girls I Just Wanna Have Fun in a live event. Also last year Cassadee Pope reunited Hey Monday in the Grand Ole Opry. Last month Boys Like Girls' guitarist Paul DiGiovanni made a song with Justin Moore. A few months ago Caylee Hammack performed Everclear's I Will Buy You A New Life with its vocalist Art Alexasis. This week Bruce Springsteen has a song with The Killers titled "Dustland." Is the punk community and the country community actually getting closer and closer nowadays? Can you make a video about this? Will be very appreciated brother!!!
Can’t thank you enough for introducing me to Triston Marez! I love love love his music! It’s absolutely incredible
I don't even listen to a lot of country music but I am on my 15th video of yours today.. woops
Over the past5 to 8 years I've come across many new artists that have impressed me very much. Just a few are Wahl, Childers, Moreland, Strings and James and Stapleton. Some very good voices to go with the music.
Here JUST because I saw Kat Hasty on the thumbnail 😅
Stoked to find some new artists!
Never heard of Kat Hasty. Gave her a listen. Obsessed now. As always, Grady knocks it out of the park with his recs.
You introduced me to Gabe Lee about a year ago and he’s still my favorite artist. Love him so much!
I’m so glad that your channel introduced me to Gabe Lee awhile back. And I agree! He reminds me SO much of John Prine. Standout guy and artist. 😍
Inspiring, great to see fresh talent! Thanks for sharing.
Big thank you for introducing me to Morgan Wade!
It's really nice to go to one place to find good music
thank you Appalachia and blue grass is about how id describe it listening to it for years now thats what i call it
This is incredible, I’ve found 3/4 of these artist over the last year and seeing them all brought together into the light is amazing.
Shane Smith and the Saints! If you like Ryan Bingham and the Turnpike Troubadours then 💥 great voice, A LOT of fiddle and great music. Their live performances are insanely good! They have 3 albums out. In my opinion, I really didn’t feel the first one, but their last two, 🤯
I love them! I prefer their first two albums over their most recent. "Coast", "Quite Like You", "Nights of Austin", and "Dance the Night Away" stand out to me on their first album.
I know he is doing mostly covers but I can’t wait for him to drop his own music - Warren Zeiders’ voice makes your heart hurt..❤️❤️
Every time I watch your videos halfway through I’m pulling up Spotify and Adding music😂 love the content!!
Caamp, Ira Wolf, Trampled by Turtles are true gems that are classified as Folk/Americana, though I believe that many of indie country fans would love their music. From the pure country scene I would definitely name Shane Smith & the Saints and Grady Spencer & The work that are missing on the list.
I totally agree with ya @mateusz
Absolutely love Morgan Wade! Had tickets to American Aquarium with her supporting in Denver last year. Was super disappointed when it got canceled. Hope she makes her way this way soon!
Don’t have anything to add you mentioned all my faves, just commenting to help the algorithm here 😌😂
This video is awesome. I wish all these artists would take over popular country radio. Here's to hoping.
Katie Pruitt has gotta be my favourite. such a powerhouse
I'm digging all the artists! Lost Dog Street Band is what got me started!
Great list! I seen about half of these at the Laurel Cove Music Festival this past weekend. Which by the way was phenomenal!! But one you didn't mention, who is my all time favorite artist/artists and also played at the Laurel Cove Music Festival, is Benjamin Tod/Lost Dog Street Band. Him and Ashley have been around for a long time and have made a huge buzz but they keep flying just under the radar. We need more people like yourself, with some influence, to get his/their name out there more, to get more people to look into them and check them out. I would say ones to check out by Ben himself would be, "Using Again" or "We Ain't Even Kin." This one will be a hard one for me because I literally love every single song, but as for his group Lost Dog Street Band, I would say probably, "Hells Canyon" or "War Inside of Me." To be honest, every single song by them is just amazing though. Especially the older stuff with Nicolas Ridout before he passed.
I love that you gave another shout out to Charles Wesley Godwin. In fact, I've been working in the same studio where he recorded Seneca and with a guy who worked on that album and who plays in his band. So, all that considered, if I can do something that's even a fraction as good as what he did, I'll be happy. 😊
Absolutely love your channel. Thanks RUclips algorithm for suggesting it.
I went to high school with Cole Chaney and never thought this would’ve happened 😂
Love how many women are in this round-up!
Man, that was a great compilation of talent to check and enjoy, your work is priceless, I never miss one. Thanks, keep It up
Awesome. Ive been wanting to expand indie country listening
You've briefly reviewed Charley Crockett before but he's fantastic.
The Wilder Blue! Palomino Gold has been stuck in my head for the last 5 months
Grady, the song I love by Flatland is Sober Heart of Mine. I heard about it through you and I started playing it a lot and it's now a staple song for me and my buddies, just has such great sound. Thanks again for keeping me up to date on what to look for in country, keep up the hard work!
Charles Wesley Godwin is the 🐐
Hardwood floors is probably my favorite song
Arlo McKinley. Logan Halstead’s uncle. One of those once in a while artists you come across where you just put him on and let his songs play through without skipping around.
Favorites: This Damn Town
Waiting for Wild Horses
Bag of Pills
The Hurtin’s Done
I don’t know if Luke Bell has been mentioned on this channel, but he put out a banger of an album 5 (ish) years ago that you should definitely check out!
Dude. I just checled this guy out, and you are absolutely right. This is great!
Great video as always! I recommend people also checking out “Coal Country” by Charles Wesley Godwin, it’s my favorite of his songs.
I came here for your analysis of the most common words in country songs, and I stayed here for the country music recommendations.