I think it has an identity crisis going on.
That ain't no Hank Williams song.
What music? been none in years. IMHO!
Your opinion aligns neatly with the facts.
I listened to a lot of Alt Country in the 90's that seemed more connected to the roots of country music folks like the Jayhawks.
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You can find a hint of country in Social Distortion a punk band. We have a number of quite good string bands around here if I really need country. Nothing on the radio.
:rattat:Modern country music.:magnum: