Look for the literate Lyle Lovett. He's taken alternative country to a sophisticated level, sometimes blending Big Band and gospel into his performances. Check out other powerful and talented women on the alternative country scene like Lucinda Williams, Rosie Flores, Tracy Nelson, Shawn Colvin and Tish Hinojosa. Look for artists like Jimmie Dale Gilmore, BR-549, The Derailers, John Hiatt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and The Tractors. Check your local listings carefully.
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The stark resonance of his deep voice and the haunting lyrics are interwoven with a single acoustic guitar. Asleep at the Wheel, a group blending the Western swing of Bob Wills with the alternative sound, has a significant following. Mining mainstream country is Dwight Yoakam, who's blended the outlaw sound with the high lonesome wail of bluegrass. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .