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What Does “Outlaw” Really Mean?

There are so many different types of outlaw country, and just as many different ways to inhabit the ethos of “outlaw.”

Waylon Wyatt Leads a New Generation of Country Stars

A razor-wire voice and self-penned songs are propelling the 19-year-old sensation to huge stages – and to Dustpiles, his album debut.

River Shook Is as Disarming As Ever

After more than a decade fronting various alt-country bands, the blunt and gritty singer-songwriter is now recording and performing simply under their own name.

Thomas Csorba is Bringing Tender Country Back

The Texan country artist chats with Good Country about the legendary artists infused into his new project – and the inspiration behind “Tony Rice & Beans,” too.

Paul Overstreet Joins the Country Music Hall of Fame

We spoke to the artist and songwriter about his induction, his mighty career, his writing partnership with the late, great Don Schlitz – and about bluegrass, too.

Andrew Sa Knows His Debut Album Is Yours, Too

On the occasion of the singer-songwriter’s Bloodshot Records debut, we chat with him about Patrick Haggerty, the life cycle of his songs, and more.

The Gentle Genius of Don Williams Sees Daylight Again

We spoke to the country legend’s son Tim Williams and producer Garth Fundis about the unearthing and release of Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes.

Midland Continue to Lead Country’s Vintage Revival

Their new album, Stages, brings the hit-making band’s ongoing throwback renaissance into the ever-popular ’90s.

10 of the Best Jo Dee Messina Songs

Celebrate our Artist of the Month by diving into her catalog full of hits, classics, and fan favorites.

Country + Disco?
Country + Bluegrass?

Sometimes Good Country sounds like disco, or bluegrass, or rock and roll. It always sounds excellent.

Are the Brudi Brothers More Cowboy Than You?

Now touring a new EP released in April, we spoke to the viral brother trio about where they’ve come from and where they’re headed.

Maoli Fully Embraces His “Island Country” Point of View

The artist known as Maoli is Glenn Awong, a Hawaiian country reggae star who’s out to prove country, bluegrass, folk, and the islands have much in common.

Cole Chaney: In His Own Words

We return to our exclusive interview with Kentucky singer-songwriter Cole Chaney to share additional bonus content cut for length.

Artist of the Month: Jo Dee Messina

After over 10 years the pop country icon returns with an excellent new album. We chat all about it in our exclusive Good Country interview.

Braxton Keith’s Real Damn Deal is Country Through and Through

The Texan singer-songwriter’s brand of country – and his new album, too – is another fine example of the current thriving neo-traditionalist scene.

There’s an Edge to Abbie Callahan’s Sugary Country

We caught up with the singer-songwriter in Napa Valley to chat about the “sick and twisted” undercurrent to her sweet, poppy country songs.

Survival of the Heart and Survival in Alaska

Witty, whimsical songs of love, heartbreak, and the Alaskan frontier shine on Juneau-based singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s album debut.

Alt-Country, the Blues, and Oklahoma

This time around, our Good Country excursions include Rodney Crowell, Taj Mahal, Reba, and more.