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AlternativeCountry

Diverse in sound, but united by operating outside of the contemporary traditions, tropes and industry of mainstream country music. Often features relatively lo-fi production relative to the Nashville standard, as well as a somewhat punk rock or rock ‘n’ roll attitude and aesthetic. Sonically, the music typically more closely resembles traditional country, Americana, and bluegrass than it does contemporary mainstream country music.

Synonym(s) AltCountry

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Parents	CountryMusic	Characterized by the use of guitar and twangy vocals. Instrumentation traditionally includes any of drums, bass, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, electric organ, or steel guitar, though much modern music makes heavier use of pop and rock instrumentation. Originated in the southern United States in the 1920s and influenced by southern folk music tradition, including blues and descendant styles of Scottish, Irish, and English folk traditions.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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