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 slow and somewhat doom laden country / americana track. Simple arrangement with one electric guitar, bass guitar and sparse clap rhythm. Serious, masculine, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A dark and haunting country song about Hank William's vices. Perfect for historical documentary films, TV shows, commercials, source music for bar scenes etc. Perfect music for adding a hip and moody vibe to your production! Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A beautiful country song that invites angels to come and play inside a child's world of dreams. Inspring tempos and rhythms accommodate soulful female vocals and uplifting piano melodies. A memorable chorus grabs the listener at once and demands a happy whistle and a cheerful humm throughout the day, Female Vocals, Country, CCM
Country to the core! Metaphorical Nashville ditty using a stray alley cat to describe the despicable behavior of a two-timing, one night stand kind of dude. Female vocals backed by a tight twangy band consisting of guitars, bass, drums, and organ. It's a cool cartoon caricature of a real life person, Female Vocals, Country, CCM
"Get Your Kix" is a very catchy guitar instumental featuring Brian Forsythe of the famous rock group "KIX" as he plays a fun and country rock style solo on his Fender Telecaster custom to this snappy beat and tasty accoustic rhythems making this one a truely timeless "Hollywood Treasure" of a tune, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
uptempo life changing driving celebratory positive female country song good for documentary romantic drama internet radio mall music, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A quick little two-step march about the excitement of falling in love. Hopeful he gets it right it right this time. Touching, loving, and exciting. Perfect for Romantic Comedy, thirtysomething romance, hooking up with hopes for more... Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This is a rockin bluesy country song with some great blues harp and electric guitars. A fun song about middle age lovers trying to recapture some of the passion of their youth instead of watching TV for another Friday night. Pull the blind, keep the lights on, and crank it up! Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
A feelgood cross between Folk, Bluegrass and Country, this track bounces along with drums, bass and banjo as electric guitars play happy melodies. A nice track for scenes of simple joys, happiness, family and great times of country life. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
positive uptempo happy female alternative country love song good for mall music ringtone internet radio line dancing, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Warm, upbeat, roadtrip, indie/country instrumental, great commercials, tv, travel, fast-moving, energetic, sports, dvd, comedy, video games, YouTube, websites. Fun, wholesome mom, pop and kids entertainment, advert, fast food, country themes, romantic comedy, back woods chase scene, family farms, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Guitar track about leaving your past behind, starting a new life. Traveling through the mountains with wide roads under a warm sun. Fresh beginnings, torment and broken heart in your rearview mirror. Mysterious, Western themes, distant memories, romantic, nostalgic. Sweet, soulful adventure. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Upbeat, Modern, and Sexy Rockabilly Country Rock Song feat. male vocals. He lives on the edge and wants her to join in but has to convince her he's worth her time by showing off how adventurous and daring he is: Walk the line with me... (Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens), Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A driving melodic track featuring a female vocal about never letting someone break her heart again. And time will chase away all pain. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
upbeat positive Acoustic live pop country guitar featuring female vocal about change and breaking away from the past and the ties that bind going after your dreams great for teen themes coming of age. Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Smooth, relaxed Instrumental, Country-Jazz style, sounds like Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum, romantic theme with moony rhodes and guitar melodies, real band arrangement+oceandrum, romantic lighthearted themes like to be at the right place /coming home / being happy with what you have, FINALIST GASC2010, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This bluesy track features deep drums with a western banjo feel like picking. Gradually the song moves to beautiful chorus with e-guitar lead that sounds like True Detective, Breaking Bad theme songs. Great for westerns, shooting scenes, outlaw, sheriff, wild west, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A heartfelt Pop Country that deals with the lifetime experience in love. A #1 song at Indie Music and Radio Indy! A Resume of love that includes a key and one side of the bed. The dominant theme is loneliness and a sense of Sadness. You don't pick Love, it picks you. And sometimes you get picked. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Waltz with a simple gentle refrain light but strong melody, easy to remember. The dawn arrives and the light begins to rise in a countryside meadow of fresh flowers. Sweet and pleasant, classical and simple. The best track for a sunrise or sunset. A romance rekindles in a chance meeting again. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
An alt country song about returning to Texas to find a lost love. "Miles and miles of nowhere to the next place on the map". A mellow pensive song that would fit with many Texas oriented shows. A great chorus and hook with a cool guitar oriented band. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Suave moving country music with a modern edge. Ideal for selling a product on TV. The music moves gently and warmly and creates a space of feeling good about what one is doing. Gentle with an outdoors feel. Sunny day, small town vibe, family-friendly, heartland music. Charming simple innocent, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Tongue in cheek, satirical look at the battle of the sexes, and how, one way or another, women always find a way to win. Alternative Country band featuring vocals, harmonies, twangy electric guitar, bass, drums, and harmonica. This easy listening song makes a classic statement in a light-hearted way, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Family Vacation in South Dakota in 2004 inspired this....... imagining a family living and surviving here in the Badlands. The Mood can be Down, Dark, Melancholic but it can be Laid Back and Groovy too! Lyrical themes are Happiness Joy, Courage, Family, Love and Determination! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A country rock piece with electric guitar and violin carrying the melody. Both violin and guitar have nice solos. Moves right along. TV, film, radio, credits, intro, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Laid back acoustic guitar and mandolin- evokes campfires, bubbling brooks, pastoral tranquility - but with a gnarly, ragged edge and overtones of the rural midwest. Perfect for nature documentaries, history programs, western films. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A Very describtive song about alcohol abuse and the pain that is cast on all affected! The Lyrical themes are Self Destruction, Regret, Struggle, Hardship, Anguish Desperation, a Broken Heart, Alcohol and darkness. The Mood is Dark, Melancholic, Down and lonely. A #1 Charting Song at MP3. Com! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Mellow acoustic rock with a relaxed, roots Americana vibe. Perfect for documentaries, TV ads, voice-overs and many other uses where a homely, nostalgic mood is required. Recalls, Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Laura Marling, Alison Krauss, Grateful Dead, James Taylor, John Prine, Nick Drake, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This fun loving, smoking hot track combines catchy bass riffs, wah-wah guitar, electric slide and bluesy lead guitar to create the perfect southern groove for young lifestyle commercials, promos, comedy and reality TV. funky, open road, getaway, vacation, route 66, melodic bass, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Groovy and rhytmic with dobro guitar, acoustic guitar and drum kit create a determined and humorous mood. Perfect for Spaguetti Western, Documentary, Comedy, Children Music etc... Similar to Ben Harper, Beck, Sheryl Crow. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Let's meet with friends, have some fun, tell some old stories, have a drink. That's what 'joyful meeting" is about. Wonderful violin performance in it. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Song celebrating the blue collar worker infused together by a gentle piano & strumming acoustic guitar building to a giant singalong chorus with a high energy harmonica & beautiful guitar through, driving with a rootsy hammering pulse, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
happy, upbeat country tune with catchy banjo lines and beautiful e-guitar riffs. Joyful and cheerful. Builds to an explosive ending. Great for horse scenes, rodeos, biker movies, beer commercials, fight scenes, NASCAR, or promotions for ranchos, exploring American adventures, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This slow easy track combines some elements of early Van Morrison, and The Band, with a bit of a country flavor. Features drums, bass, piano, organ, mandolin, and acoustic and electric guitars. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A real Hoe Down with country fiddle solo over Americana roots groove... Live band production and fine vocal... just right for jukebox in the corner Budweiser sign twinklin' tavern scenes, blue collar small town USA cooking shows TV commercials and in store play. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A tender "slice of life" song about how sometimes, our most cherished hopes and desires to be there for those we love fall victim to the day-to-day necessities we all face. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
MTV licensed this tune for "Summer Of Music" Promotion! A happy Country Blues Rocker of good times on the dance floor. Lyrical themes include Happiness, Joy, Pleasure, Attraction, Sex Appeal and Dancing! A carefree, cheerful, simple, Positive, Laid Back and Groovy delight! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A guy see's that he needs to 'upgrade' himself so his women will start paying closer attention to him. He doesn't want to take any chances losing his girl. He will start changing things in his life to be the best he can be. He knows he needs to give her the latest version of himself. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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