Always good to see this thread back - the classic mix of some really good music suggestions and posters sharing the unsolicited information that they don't like country music. :ROFLMAO:
Steve Earle has been posted a few times, as has Townes Van Zandt. I had never come across Steve's son...
I've had 'Two Seconds' on in the car today. She has a lovely voice. I bought the album that you mention earlier this year and was impressed enough to order her second one to arrive this week.
If you're a rock fan, then try Steve Earle's 'Copperhead Road' album as an entry point for country. I posted the title track earlier in this thread. That starts acoustic and builds up to a rock sound. This track has a riff throughout that reminds me of Malcolm & Angus...
Country music is sneered at by many in this country and there is an awful lot of pap that calls itself country, but it really annoys me when friends tell me they hate country music. It's just like saying 'I hate jazz.' Which country do you hate? If it's Shania Twain, I'm with you, but if it's...