Alternative country music refers to a diverse group of musicians and singers operating outside the traditions of mainstream country music.

Alt.country musicians blend traditional folk, gypsy, blues, bluegrass, country, rockabilly and alternative rock to create an original style of music. The film "O Brother where Art thou" typifies the music played on the program. Traditional instruments such as fiddles, banjos, harmonicas, accordions and mandolins mix with electric and steel guitars and often powerful drumming.

Artists typically featured on the show include: Gram Parsons, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam. Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Kasey Chambers, Nanci Griffith, The Warratahs, Robert Earl Keen, Lucinda Williams.

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