What country music would you recommend to someone who wants to listen to some country that isn't bro/truck country? I know not all country music is Like That but unfortunately at the moment that's most of my experience with the genre and I want to broaden my horizons. Maybe some good gothic country or bluegrass suggestions?

(I am, of course, already familiar with Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Beyond that feel free to suggest even extremely obvious choices)

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[–] novibe@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I will always love Willie Nelson. A great human being, and amazing singer and guitar player, and one of the best country songwriters ever.

Red Headed Stranger is just such an amazing album. I’d recommend that first. It’s a concept album, and it’s really beautiful and sad.

I also recommend Townes Van Zandt as others have here. A really haunting singer. Waiting Around To Die is amazing. Maybe the first song about lean ever.