alt-country
noun
alt-coun·try
ˈȯlt-ˈkən-trē 
: country music that is produced by performers who are outside the mainstream of country music and that is typically regarded as differing from mainstream country in being less polished, more original, and more eclectic especially in incorporating influences from such genres as rock, folk music, blues, and punk
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Bill DeVille’s United States of Americana — which focuses on folk, alt-country and similar genres — is gaining an hour and now airs from 7 to 10 a.m. Sundays.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
For a more modern vibe, the Merchants Square Concert Series takes place the first Friday of the month from May to October with artists performing everything from blues to alt-country.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Musically, Tambourine was a departure from the introspective tone of Bramble Rose, drawing predominantly from alt-country rock and Memphis soul influences.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Ritter Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Road, Westport Americana/alt-country singer/songwriter Josh Ritter and his touring band The Royal City Band are at Westport’s Levitt Pavilion on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. $45 lawn, $85-$128; discounts for advance sales and Levitt members.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
For a more modern vibe, the Merchants Square Concert Series takes place the first Friday of the month from May to October with artists performing everything from blues to alt-country.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Musically, Tambourine was a departure from the introspective tone of Bramble Rose, drawing predominantly from alt-country rock and Memphis soul influences.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Ritter Levitt Pavilion, 40 Jesup Road, Westport Americana/alt-country singer/songwriter Josh Ritter and his touring band The Royal City Band are at Westport’s Levitt Pavilion on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. $45 lawn, $85-$128; discounts for advance sales and Levitt members.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Alt-country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-country. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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