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Progressive country is a term used variously to describe a movement, radio format or subgenre of country music [1] which developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a reaction against the slick, pop-oriented Nashville sound.
- Garth Brooks, “We Shall Be Free” While the feel-good, gospel-tinged anthem encourages inclusivity, unity and peace, the accompanying video really drives home the progressive stance that Brooks assumed.
- Jason Isbell, “White Man’s World” An honest response to the evolved understanding of his privilege, Isbell writes unabashedly about gender and race, citing examples from his own life.
- Kris Kristofferson, “The Eagle and the Bear” Few country artists are more deserving of respect than Kris Kristofferson; his talent is matched only by his dedication to activism and public service.
- Woody Guthrie, “Deportee” The original American troubadour, Woody Guthrie penned this song in 1948 after 28 forcibly deported migrant workers were killed after their plane crashed over Los Gatos Canyon en route to Mexico.
Mar 19, 2017 · Here are 10 country songs — both classic and contemporary — that show off the genre’s progressive side. “We Shall Be Free” by Garth Brooks. Brooks wrote this song with Stephanie Davis in...
- Brittney Mckenna
Find Progressive Country Albums, Artists and Songs, and Hand-Picked Top Progressive Country Music on AllMusic.
Inspired equally by the spare, twangy, hard-driving sound of Bakersfield country, the singer/songwriter introspection of Bob Dylan, classic honky tonk, and rock & roll, progressive country was the first anti-Nashville movement to emerge since the dawn of rock & roll.
Progressive country music is a style of contemporary country music that blends elements from different genres and styles, such as rock, blues, bluegrass, prairie, and folk. It often features more complex instrumentation than traditional country music and can have a more experimental sound.
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The following is a list of progressive country artists with articles on Wikipedia.
