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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Where Have You Gone? is an alt-country instrumental ala Robert Plant and Allison Krauss or Band Of Joy. It has a nice mellow Roots Americana vibe that would work in scenes showing rural southern life. This track has lots of texture, atmosphere, and a laid back feeling. Instrumental, 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
Uptempo alt. country rock ballad w/ gritty vocals and slide guitar, featuring paddleball train drums. Sounds like The National, Wilco, Mark Lanegan, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits. Sensitive, sentimental, confident. Possibly for scenes w/ introspection, contemplation, grief, loss, drama, emotion, nature. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Roots country with female vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female 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
Emotionally powerful female vocals round out this Contemporary Country / Rock track by Sara Laine. Features a smokey drum groove, haunting guitars and a driving chorus. Perfect for all projects looking for a dark, mesmerizing contemporary track, a la Stevie Nicks / Fleetwood Mac. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A middle aged married woman's day to day life is the american dream but she is trapped in the same day to day routine. She daydreams of how life can be with the man she truly loves but can't decide whether to leave her comfortable life for what she truly desires or to stay and make the best of it. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A woman who looks at life a s a dance wishes to meet her Prince Charming who can grant her The Dance Of Her Life. Finally one night at a function she meets the man who asks her for that dance. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A simple catchy country song featuring nice jangly acoustic guitar and fiddle with a lovely vocal. Telling the story about Area 51 or Dreamland it is claiming that the storyteller knows there are ufo's and has been there, seen bright lies in the sky and is sure it is a cover up. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
The laid back, smooth guitar strums up a simple harmonic progression with an easy, appealing melody. Romcom, road trip, flashback. Beautiful guitar arpeggios create an intricate texture. Folksy pop/country/rock vibe, big blue skies, sunny, airy, tender. rom com,, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Written on the occasion of Obama's first being elected as US President. If Trump is elected, I'll write a follow-up song. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
country song about how hard it is to stay married, female vocals, mandolin, violin and romance. New Years break-up, Love like gold should last forever. Possible uses; romantic break-up, wedding, wedding jewelry commercial, growing together, Valentines Day, Anniversary, Female Vocals, Country, Country Pop
We've all felt this before... just how hard it is keeping a relationship together. This country rock song, similar to 70's Eagles, spells it out and you can just feel the turmoil in the mind of the singer. Great for scenes with romantic conflict between two lovers. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A foreigner far away from America and thinking about it and how much it has influenced the rest of the world in everyway including music, film and comic magazine culture. The song could also refer to an American living abroad and missing home and everything about the American way. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
About trying to get thru tough times in a relationship, this is a driving country tune with a positive message about getting through the storm. Hot Steel guitar licks, Dobro and electric guitars drive the point home. There is a separate version about weathering tough economic times as well. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
The country pop tune gleams with an infectious hook about the possibility of true love. Acoustic guitars shimmer and smooth harmonies grab the listener and hold them for the payoff. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Fast country 'chicken pickin' guitar leads forming a great, catchy melody. This is a perfect fit for quirky or busy scenes in shows such as Call of the Wildman, Dirty Jobs, Billy the Exterminator, and Duck Dynasty. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Contemporary Pop Country Ballad Love Song with interwoven Vocals and Harmonies telling a story of two people who meet later in life and fall in love. Traditional Country Instrumentation is used and has a Pedal Steel Guitar as the solo instrument. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Ominous backwoods vocal piece featuring fiddle and mandolin... This bluegrass recording has a certain dark dangerous brooding beauty making it perfect for a movie like Deliverance video TV and more. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Not your typical sounding country track!! This track was produced with all the modern sounds of today's top hits! Sweet banjo intro and gritty guitars layered in with big acoustic guitars and a driving rhythm that doesn't stop! Great track for reality series, and opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Soulful roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This story is about a couple that is going through some tough times, so they take a walk and talk about what they need to do to reconcile their relationship. The scene is a quiet country path where they can spend some time together and attempt to work out any difficulties. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Youthful country music with a modern edge. Ideal for young people having fun outdoors. Playful with an edge. Careless joy on a road trip or playing at the beach. Music for teen agers on a road trip or playing on a country side. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A smooth and calming acoustic rock track... almost bordering on alternative country music. A passionate tale of searching for a niche in your life. Driving through middle America with a girlfriend and feeling truly at home. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Acoustic Rock
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
Country song about coming to terms with the fact that she's gone and drinking to forget is not gonna work! It's time to start living again! Kris Kristofferson/Willie Nelson vibe. Acoustic guitars, harmonica, bass and percussion. Would suit situation where a person is trying to get back on their feet, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Roots country with a story to tell. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Mix of Americana and country/rock gives this a unique sound that will appeal to all! Great electric and acoustic guitars, solid steady groove of bass/drums. Think Steve Earle/Daniel Lanois. Feelgood, contentment. Nice flow. An up feel but relaxed. Also good for resolve, contemplation, longing. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Uplifting, carefree and hopeful, this feel-good theme has a positive inspiring vibe perfect for corporate & young lifestyle uses and more. Features acoustic guitars & melody, marimba & bongos. An energetic, moving bass line keeps the energy up while bells and organ sweeten the mix. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Catchy ballad with a happy fresh melody on e-guitar. Stays in your head evokes visions of the road and freedom. Works well for commercials, movie scenes, corporate, teenage scenes. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Upbeat, excited, positive blues rock track featuring catchy funky riffs, biting leads, grungy harmonica and smooth organ. In the style of The Black Keys Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Mos Def Gary Clark Jr Allen Stone Pecos country music Texas summertime out on the lake, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
A musician or someone longing to go to Nashville as they think it is the place to be being the centre of Country Music. The place is wonderful and full of people with happy smiling faces with a carefree attitude and helpful loving demeanour. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A humorous and upbeat folk/pop/country tune. Light hearted lost love song that makes you want to dance and laugh rather than cry for the unfortunate singer who has nothing "left to give", but "up". Features cool counrty guitars with a pop flavor. Not Nashville. Male 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
Delicate loving and with sentimental regret. -Very new original song by Torfi Olafsson, -lyric by englishman Tim Earle. Vocals by Sverrir Baldur Torfason, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Roots country with a story to tell in the style of Yearwood, Shania and others. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A song about a lover who moved away and then returned. A mellow but rocking song that would fit a show about about a partner who leaves to seek her fortune in a cold foreign land. Bouncy melody - cool guitars, mandolin, fiddle, piano. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Soulful roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Silky smooth acoustic guitar and sultry mandolin with a playful back and forth. romcom, bluegrass vibe, folksy, mellow, laid back yet bright and bouncy. Road trip, flashback. Light, airy, comforting. Optimistic and organic. country-flavored sitcom. Blue collar small town USA, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Mellow, Easy Going, and Jazzy Americana Roots Country Pop Song feat. male vocals. Enjoying each others company in nature setting, skipping stones, fishing, walking down a stream, in no rush, getting some R & R. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Melodic, sweet country with a story to tell and right on female vocal in the style of Reba, Yearwood and others. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Happy, upbeat country song with catchy bluesy guitars riffs, driving drums. 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
Young free and in love, a couple take a road trip passing through West Virginia. He observes the two of them and also the scenery outside the windows. Guitar fingerpicking. Male vocal. Laid back folk, country feel. Two layers of fine acoustic guitar parts and poetic lyrics. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Trad country with pleasant vibe and great female vocal. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Jumpy and energetic surf country rock music, with sixties feel. featuring full band of electric guitars bass drums and keys playing pulp fiction style. driving, fast, bouncy and cheerful. Positive uplifting riffs, cool druming for indie, west and retro soundtrack and underscore, road trip adventure. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Roots country with a story to tell. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Fast country groove with a clean guitar lead. Driving and relentless, this track keeps moving. Tight and rhythmic, this track is fast without feeling overly frantic. Real instruments and high quality recording. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
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