These elements are rooted in truly American music. Rustic and wide open, they celebrate the simplicity of the song and sprinkle in some surprises from straight-up blues to bluegrass to zydeco.

Alt-Country

Authentic, Rootsy, Alternative

Outside the mainstream, with country & folk roots

Artists:

The Everybodyfields, Son Volt, Wilco, Ryan Adams

Blues

Raw, Honest, Authentic

Traditional and modern blues

Artists:

Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt

Classic Country

Authentic, Rootsy, Nostalgic

Country classics by the legendary artists

Artists:

Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams

Classic Country Light

Good-Natured, Rootsy, Nostalgic

Softer country classics

Artists:

Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Merle Haggard

New Country

Earnest, Genuine, Confident

Today's country from established and emerging artists

Artists:

Brooks and Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban