Alternative country is a term used to describe a number of country music subgenres that tend to differ from mainstream or pop country music. The term is sometimes known as Alt. country and has included country music bands that have incorporated influences ranging from american roots music, bluegrass, rock & roll, rockabilly, acoustic music, americana, honky-tonk and punk rock.
Alternative country can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock sound musicians were ...
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A dark, organic groove using imagery of desert birds and desolate landscapes to pine for a lost love. Pulsing hand percussion and fretless bass open the track, with earthy acoustic guitars joining in. Soulful female vocals complete the lonesome, naturalistic vibe. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
He lit a fire that's burning out of control in her heart and she can't put it out sexy hot sizzling passionate desire pulsating romantic alluring bright bouncey stimulating pop rock great for internet radio radio edit live show concert bar nightclub casino lounge cruise ship jukebox romantic drama, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
he's high on life floatin' with the clouds loving the feeling light cheerful smiling happy positive lively elated free easy carefree bouncy bright vibrant flowing laid back feel good country Americana great for internet radio mall music elevator music cooking show live show festival concert jukebox, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Better Memories is a song about the great memories created at every age and stage of our lives. This is a great family song and would be great for a movie trailer or a home video. It has that Chris Stapleton alternative country sound. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
An outlaw, alt-country song with a punk shuffle feel. Song is incredibly catchy, with memorable hooks throughout. The outro hook in particular could work in any commercial, movie, or TV show that is looking for a music with an ear-worm quality which will stick in viewers' heads for weeks, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Mother and Son conversations: Song about a young boys early years, growing into a man and his conversations with his mother along the way and how she always stood by his side no matter what he done wrong. Male vocals and harmonies, fast finger picking guitar, banjo and fiddle. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Male Country Song: A guy no longer grieving for the woman who left him She returns thinking he will take her back but he says 'No'! You can Think Again. This is a modern guitar based track with layered guitars throughout. Suitable for any film or TV project about moving on and taking back control. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Holiday country track: good feeling holiday, Caribbean-style music with male vocals that evoke a relaxing, fun and chill-out vibe. Picture sitting at the Tiki Bar on the beach sipping cocktails and watching the sun go down while having fun and conversation with friends, new and old. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Upbeat country track with electric guitars, fiddle and male vocals about a man reacting to another guy touching his girl, losing his temper and putting him on the floor then regretting what he had done - but saying he would do it again. A great track for a fight scene, bar brawl or confrontation. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Full Male Vocal track: Sombre country ballad about a cowboy trying to convince the girl of his dreams that he can be trusted to heal the pain she feels from a broken relationship. Great male vocals with guitars, drums and haunting violin. Perfect song for a romantic scene in any film or tv series. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Full track with male vocals. Country party beach song featuring a full band sound. Happy song about a jobless guy with no girl, no car, but happy with his guitar playing songs for a people on a crowded beach. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country ballad, dramatic romance: Song about unrequited love. Guy with romantic feeling for a girl but not sure how to approach her and tell her how he feels, afraid of being rejected so decides to 'take his time'. There is no Shortcut to Love! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country song about strangers meeting in a bar and discovering their shared love of country music and how the lyrics always strike a chord. Featuring male vocals, harmonies, full country band plus banjo and fiddle. Eminently suitable for drinking, bar scenes and outdoor scenes of busking. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Guy chills out after a hard day's work: Aggressive, bouncy track, high tempo with full country band sound with pounding lead guitars and drums and including honky-tonk piano and sax on instrumental version.. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Positive Country Track: about a guy valuing each day and giving thanks to the universe for what he has. Full country band sound with male vocals featuring electric guitar, 12 string guitar and male vocals and vocal chorus backing. Eminently suitable for use in a drama romance, film and tv romance. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country Song with male vocals: Song about the breakdown of a relationship. Full country band sound with punchy electric guitars, finger picked and strummed acoustic guitars and percussion. Suitable for film, tv series, background music where the subject is breaking up and confrontation. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Male Vocal Country Song: About a guy just about to propose to his girl when she tell him she wants the relationship to end. Strong instruments of acoustic and electric guitars, percussion with added piano and sax. Great track suitable for any tv or film project depicting a proposal and rejection. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country Track: A guy in the middle of a relationship break up but ashamed to admit to his friends. Gaining insight he asks questions but pretends he is 'Asking For A Friend'. Male vocals and harmonies, dominant acoustic, electric guitar & bass. Great track for projects about relationship break ups. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Country Song: Guy has neglected his girl and consequently realizes he is about to lose her, so drastically tries to make amends. Powerful backing with dominant acoustic guitar with additional piano, synth strings, organ and sax. Lyric is nautical related and would suit a project with similar themes. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Cowboy Country Song: About a working cowboy tired of riding the range and herding cattle. Vows for a change to spend Christmas time at home with his girl. Medium tempo song with acoustic piano, electric guitars bass and drums. Highly suitable for seasonal projects wanting songs with a difference. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Texas Rock track with pedal steel guitar. Gritty, punchy track about a guy inventing excuses about where he's been and who with, saying it is all 'Fake News'. Great for fun comedy scenarios, driving, nightclubs on the town, travel, running sleeping rough and promotions such as after shave and jeans. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Great country track featuring powerful lead guitar and male country vocals. Light-hearted take on what some men feel when drinking beer - that they are great dancers! Eminently suitable for scenes which include dancing, saloons, beer commercials and generally having a good time. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Rich overdrive slide guitar pulling you down the highway and on the back roads, through farmer's fields groves of tall trees, small Southern towns and cities. Works well in smokey bar scenes or promotions for products like Wrangler Jeans and outdoor gear. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Upbeat country song about having a fun time with family and friends. This could be used for ads and or a video game. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Nice song for a scene where a character is working through something personally. The human condition. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Calm Country tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Great fit for a scene or film where a couple is falling in love, settling down, or raising a family. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Fun Country tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Classic feel featuring guitar and banjo. Sounds John Prine, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings. Would make a great soundtrack for any lighthearted or comedic scene. Self deprecating humor. Southern United States/Western. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Everyone has a dream, something, even if they won't admit it. Why not follow your dream? What do you have to lose? What could you change? This track would work well in an inspirational video, scene about someone taking a risk to follow their dream, or someone achieving their dream. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Why do we women like the bad boys? Even though we get burned every time we go back for more. Are they more exciting? Is it just the challenge to be the one that finally settles him down? This song would work well in situations where a gal is going into a relationship knowing the guys is bad news, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Do men really know what women want in a man? This song says it all... we are just looking for a man like you. Singer songwriter vibe, acoustic guitars and vocal building instrumentation throughout. Would work great in any romantic, looking for love, situation. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
It doesn't matter what we are doing, a perfect night just means I'm with you. Bouncy song about dating life when you find the one. Great fit for any dating scene. Could also be used for a scene where two people begin to realize that they want to be together all the time. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
After a breakup, sometimes you realize you weren't yourself and being alone might not be so bad after all. This empowering tune tells the story of discovering who you are and what you want so you're ready when the right one comes along. Would work great in a post breakup scene. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Clever play on words that the relationship is over "for good" and it's for the best. It's hard to end a bad relationship when you love the person but sometimes it's what has to happen for the people involved to be happy. Great for a scene where someone is contemplating a breakup or one has occurred, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
You can run but you can't hide from love. Even if you're scared and resist, it will find you. Picture a scene where a gal is encouraging her hurt friend to give love another try. Her friend has had bad experiences and believes she's not worthy and will never find love and she's debunking the lie! Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Staying focused on the right things makes us happier and more productive. Focusing on the wrong things takes the color out of life. This bouncy, fast tune with a camera theme works with a scene involving a person on the wrong path and realizing they need to make some adjustments in life. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A song about redemption and rising above our troubles. Pedal Steel guitar and a Nashville twang. Would work well as a background track on a road trip film or TV. Could possibly work in a country bar scene where they're doing the two-step. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
