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- Uncle Tupelo – Anodyne (1993) The last entry in the band’s catalog before Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar parted ways saw the band at its most fully realized.
- Lucinda Williams – Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998) Up until this album Lucinda Williams was primarily known for her songwriting, earning a Grammy for Best Country Song with Mary Chapin Carpenter’s crossover hit “Passionate Kisses.”
- Gillian Welch – Revival (1996) Gillian Welch and her musical partner may have hailed from Los Angeles and Rhode Island, respectively, but they arrived on the alt-country scene in 1996 as if they’d just melted out of Depression-era Appalachian Mountain ice.
- Son Volt – Trace (1995) Long before there was Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, it looked like Jay Farrar was the genius behind Uncle Tupelo, as Trace was a near-perfect collection of laid-back alt-country ballads like the brilliant windows-rolled-down “Windfall” and guitar-charged college rockers like lead single “Drown.”
- The Jayhawks. Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, veteran roots-rockers The Jayhawks’ sparkling back catalogue includes nine full-length albums. Recorded for Rick Rubin’s Def American label, 1992’s Hollywood Town Hallarguably remains their acme.
- Giant Sand. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Giant Sand are the brainchild of the feverishly proficient Howe Gelb, whose catalogue has so far yielded over 30 studio albums including 1999’s magnificent Chore Of Enchantment.
- Uncle Tupelo. This influential Illinois trio brilliantly melded their love of artists as disparate as The Carter Family, The Replacements and The Stooges on their 1990 debut No Depression.
- Wilco. Post-Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco, gaining sustained critical plaudits for albums such as Being There, the experimental alt.rock classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrotand 2004’s Grammy Award-winning A Ghost Is Born.
List of alternative country musicians - Wikipedia. This is a listing of bands and musicians in the alternative country genre. Contents: Top. 0–9. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 0–9. 16 Horsepower [1] A. Ryan Adams [2] Jill Andrews [3] The Autumn Defense [4] Backyard Tire Fire [5] Del Barber [6]
- Uncle Tupelo. Uncle Tupelo was an Illinois music group that was active between 1987 and 1994. The trio of Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy and Mike Heidorn recorded four studio albums during that time frame.
- Lucinda Williams. Three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams has said that she never felt part of the "straighter country music industry of Nashville." Her 1979 debut album featured a more traditional country style and received little interest from radio stations.
- Cowboy Junkies. Canadian alternative country band Cowboy Junkies formed in Toronto in 1985 and features siblings Michael Timmins, Peter Timmins, vocalist Margo Timmins, as well as bassist Alan Anton.
- Steve Earle. Singer-songwriter-producer-author Steve Earle released his first EP in 1982. The "Copperhead Road" and "Guitar Town" singer has won three Grammy awards and has released 21 studio albums to date, including 2021's J.T.
Most frequently, the term has been used to describe certain country music and country rock bands and artists that are also defined as or have incorporated influences from alternative rock, indie rock, punk rock, heartland rock, Southern rock, progressive country, outlaw country, neotraditional country, Texas country, Red Dirt, roots rock, indie ...
- Late 20th century
Nov 25, 2009 · Alt Country Music Artists. 1. Lyle Lovett. 2. Meat Puppets. 3. Uncle Tupelo. 4. Jason & The Scorchers. 5. Wilco. 6. Whiskeytown. 7. The Mekons. 8. Lone Justice. 9. Cowboy Junkies. 10. Lucinda Williams. 11. Jeffrey Frederick. 12. Steve Earle. 13. Johnny Cash (1990's-2000's work) 14. Blue Rodeo. 15. 16 Horsepower. 16. Drive-By Truckers.
Sep 30, 2023 · Here’s our guide to the nine best alt.country artists from the 80s and 90s who did so much to make a mark with their own brand of country music. Uncle Tupelo
