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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Warm rootsy romp with a rags to riches story to tell. Memorable melody.... This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very up country romp that hits hard from the git go. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Female 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
alternative country, upbeat, harmonica, heartfelt drama, romance, movie soundtrack, underscore, film score, free flowing, moving, passion, romance, love, uplifting, feel good, laid back, carefree, happy, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
About going through some life changes. We all get down at times, but we somehow find a way to get back on our feet. The person in this story is really down, and a friend is jumping in to help him out of his current situation. The MUSIC is tense with a dark piano and string cello tones. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
An uplifting song about thanking Jesus for your family. Lively and upbeat. A male vocal with great harmonies. Swinging melody, Daddy left and we are still happy. Single Mother with wild children that turned out fine. Family Sticking together through the bad times, Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Long Drive In a Convertible 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
The Frustration of one's love over time that is not returned. The person in front of you not knowing how you feel! Lyrical themes are Unrequited Love, Regret, Sadness Depression, Anguish, Desperation, Broken Hearts, Wishing to be in Love, Loneliness and the Frustration of it all. 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
Very entertaining roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, 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
Pretty, soothing track that begins with a lone guitar stating the main melody followed by help from the band. Great counter-melodies and texture added by the acoustic guitars. Perfect for radio, TV, or corporate spots. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Someone returning to Nashville for christmas a place they love and looking forward to seeing all their friends and family again along with the Christmas lights hearing carols and seeing the smiling faces of people as they walk around filled with the Christmas atmosphere spirit and cheer. Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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
She's obsessed. She wants him, bad. This slick country track is perfect for a scene where the girl gets the guy. Or where the girl doesn't get the guy but she obsesses about him a lot! Warm harmonies and thoughtful lyrics drive this traditional style country piece. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
The story of a rockabilly band doing a gig at Christmastime and getting a phenominal reception. the band are enjoying themselves and the kids are going wild having a real good time and jiving like they did in '55. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Another Love Story going bad. The metaphor of Weather for the temper and mood of her. An Alternative Country blend with Acoustic and Americana. Solo Guitar and great male vocal resonate the raw emotion of the lyrics. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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
Melodic country with a story to tell and right on female vocal. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real romantic.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very entertaining trippy and authentic feel. Real banjo and cool guitar... This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
Moving country vocal piece with haunting lyric in the style of The Eagles and The Allman Brothers. Perfect for jukebox in the corner, Budweiser sign twinklin' tavern scenes, down home commercials, radio/tv adverts, video and In Store Play, Male Vocals
high energy romp with a rockin' country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric in the style of Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay and others. This one's fun.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Acoustic and dank, this banjo-based track has a positive, rural feel with a deep beat. Tack piano, electric guitar and deep drums help the banjo maintain a steady, funky beat. Great for comedies, dramedies, travel and culinary shows, and documentaries. Muddy/ Funky/ Swampy. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Banjo
Mid-Tempo Country 2 Step, George Strait, Don Williams Style, Harmonies, Steel Guitar, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Tele Electric Fills, Drums, Singalong, Great background track for Travel/Cooking Shows, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very moving roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, 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
This variation of the Reach High series is acoustically minded with Trevor Horn inspired articulation to the production. Includes vocal chorus performed by CMDess. Lighter instrumental with romantically inclined harmonics. Instrumental, 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
Rockin' country with male vocal and fun lyric that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable and authentic feel. This one's a real barnburner.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A gritty, down and dirty, roots-rock track with an edgy, relentless groove. Features a raw, hypnotic repeating resonator guitar line, Delta blues slide guitar riffs, keys, bass and drums. Good for back-country rural themed programs with various media. Assorted edits provided for maximum flexibility. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
This down and out tear in you beer tune focuses on a woman's loss- the pearl being a child given away, or a part of herself being put away like a pearl out of reach; a sad tune blasting over a country music bar scene; or theme track for documentary featuring forlorn or homeless woman; sea/boat image, Male Vocals, Americana, Americana
Easy going country rock track Features guitars Harmonica drums and a Delta blues solo Medium rocking Uplifting Grooving and driving throughout Works well in films and documentaries about bootleggers juke joints moonshine hillbilly's deep south USA backroads good good for background music in bar, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Very entertaining roots country vocal with a story to tell. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real sweet.. Just right for In Store Play, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A feelgood easy going vibe with a southern sound, unique original, featuring weeping guitar. A positive sense of nostalgia reflection and longing for a special time and place in life. Also good for optimism contentment, confidence in life, happiness hope. Good for scenic, travel, film, documentary, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Rustic, Rural, Earthy, Honest, Country instrumental track featuring acoustic guitar and dobro slide guitar. Energetic sweet upbeat fun festive & wholesome. Suitable for Film/TV Advertising. Fun folksy families and their kids, mutts, puppies, lazy backwoods afternoons. Gone fishing, biscuits & gravy, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Country swing instrumental featuring acoustic guitar, dobro, mandolin and piano. Classic yet modern sounding melodies that could easily be interpreted as pop crossover. Perfect for any media where a country feel is needed. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
OK, so there's this chicken and he is riding on a horse because he is free and fleeing the coop! "Yay! I am free AND I stole this great horse! See ya!" Sounds like a happy Brad Paisley dittie. Features clap alongs subtle horse clopping sounds and plenty of TWANG. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A real barnburner with a roots country vocal that hits hard from the downbeat. Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's right on.. Just right for In Store Play, Female Vocals, 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
Very moving roots country vocal in the style of Randy Travis and others Memorable lyric and authentic feel. This one's real.. Just right for In Store Play, 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
Like the charm of a good storyteller, this banjo track has humour, good pacing and quirky shifts. Joining the banjo is a sparse rhythm section of steel-string guitar, claps and drums. Great for comedy, children’s programming, video blogs, travel and cooking shows. Southern / Upbeat / Banjo. There is, Instrumental, Rock, Southern Rock
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