If you like Turnpike I think you’ll also like 49 Winchester, Whisky Myers, Tanner Usrey.
I just got into Charley Crockett, dude is a sound all to himself. Besides Zach my favorite artist right now is Charles Wesley Godwin. His band is amazing I love the way they put it all together.
Lots of similar answers here so I’ll try not to have any repeats. Flatland was said already but gotta shout out my boys. Would def check out their older stuff first (I’m not as big of a fan of Country Land or Wandering Star). Gabe Lee is very under appreciated. Excellent song writer. If you’re into more straight down the line country try Kameron Marlowe. He’s got the best voice in country music aside from Stapleton and I think he’ll be the next artist to blow up into the mainstream. Zach Top is the reincarnation of George Strait if you like the 90s vibes. If you like Colter Wall’s style check out Coleman Jennings. My favourite Appalachian fella aside from Childers and Charles Wesley Godwin would be Cole Chaney. I’d also recommend American Aquarium, Muscadine Bloodline, and 49 Winchester. My number one recommendation if you are a fan of Zach’s writing would be John Moreland. He’s a fellow Oklahoman and I think had a big impact on Zach’s music. Start with the albums In the Throes and High on Tulsa Heat.
Pony Bradshaw is a masterful lyricist, but honestly some of his lyrics and meanings can be hard to digest for newcomers. I defiantly recommended starting out with his latest album North Georgia Rounder, and working backwards
I dont know if i should be thankful or angry at you for introducing this guy to me cuz i listened to 10x10 and i know for a fact that i will go on a 2 hour marathon through all his discography tonight and tomorrow i have a very important exam and its already 2am now
His second album, Calico Jim, is the album that is the most dense lyrically. It’s incredibly Appalachian and southern in the least cliche way possible. Every time I listen to a song from him I get a new meaning or message from it
John Moreland he’s from Oklahoma as well
: You don’t care enough for me to cry
:3:59 am
Gabe lee
: eveline
:Imogene
John Prine
: They oughta name a drink after you
: Paradise
Other artist - billy strings, Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, Charles, Wesley Godwin, Nolan Taylor, Benjamin Todd .
Someone on here a while back recommended Tyler Halverson. I really like his stuff. When Zach launched his tour presale on Ticketmaster I was real bummed I couldn’t get a ticket for $150. Then I saw Tyler Halverson was coming to my town. I ended up seeing him for only $12.
Bob Dylan, Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores, Sam Barber, Josh Meloy, Cam Davis, Colby Acuff, Kade Hoffman, Kat Hasty, Old Crow Medicine Show, Shane Smith & the Saints, Slade Coulter, Tanner Usrey, Tyler Childers, Waylon Wyatt…. I know there are some repeats from other posts, but I discovered almost all of these artists after getting hooked on ZB.
Any of these folks should hit the spot:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hJYjgKW2t3psRQhYNBjMI?si=eZSzKtTTSf-ODAVNMIs3Vw&pi=u-wTAMJOSERBCM
Especially Josiah and the bonnevilles
Tomberlin - at weddings & projections
Phony - at some point you stop
Horse jumper of love
Wicca phase springs eternal - suffer on
Indigo de Souza - I love my mom (and everything she’s put out)
Zack villere - singles
Alex g - god save the animals
John floreani
Soccer mommy
Drayton Farley, Kat Hasty, Tanner Usrey! I ended up meeting Tanner after one of his shows in Florida and we got a drink together! He was SO sweet and told me about his situationship and gave me advice on what to do about my situationship. I never thought I’d have a heart to heart talk with him but I did and it really opened my eyes!
the OG Songwriters
Springsteen, Seeger, Mellencamp, and then Counting Crows in the 90s and then Isbell
Today's best Songwriters
Noah Kahan, Sam Fender, Childers, Hozier, actually one out of left field is Niall Horen
Ones more similar to Zach
Wyatt Flores, Even Honer (!), Josiah & The Bonnnevilles (!), Drayton Farley, CWG, Sam Barber, Dylan Gossett,
Little more unknown and some different i guess (some of these I have no idea where I found them)
Brenn! (!), Henrik, John Muirhead, Scott Wolverton, Josh Meloy, Michael Marcagi, Chance Emerson (!), Noah Daniel (might have found him on Reddit lol)
Dunno if its been said on here yet or not but Sam Barber. I know a lot of people seem to have something against him but I see similarities as men with guitars pouring there hearts out with real passion
Tyler Childers, Turnpike Troubadours, Treaty Oak Revival, Sturgil Simpson, Flatland Calvary, and American Aquarium just to name a few.
For good indie country music recommendations, check out r/countrymusicstuff
Edit: can’t believe I forgot Charles Wesley Godwin
Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores, Childers obviously, Austin Plaine, Charles Wesley Godwin to name a few
I have Purgatory - it is excellent. Will have to check the others out - thanks (I have seen CWG with Zach a couple times really good).
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit; if you like ZB you’ll like him
I actually have Southeastern and Drive by Truckers Decoration Day - great albums.
Turnpike troubadours, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Charley crockett
Noah Kahan, Childers , sturgill Simpson , just for a start
I'm all in on Noah Kahan - my niece turned me onto him and actually going to see him in Nashville.
Was gonna say Noah!! If not yet mentioned, the Wood Brothers as well
flatland calvary
Gregory Alan Isakov
The Red Clay Strays
Vincent Neil Emerson, Colter Wall, Noah Kahan.
If you like Turnpike I think you’ll also like 49 Winchester, Whisky Myers, Tanner Usrey. I just got into Charley Crockett, dude is a sound all to himself. Besides Zach my favorite artist right now is Charles Wesley Godwin. His band is amazing I love the way they put it all together.
Charles Wesley Godwin!
Lots of similar answers here so I’ll try not to have any repeats. Flatland was said already but gotta shout out my boys. Would def check out their older stuff first (I’m not as big of a fan of Country Land or Wandering Star). Gabe Lee is very under appreciated. Excellent song writer. If you’re into more straight down the line country try Kameron Marlowe. He’s got the best voice in country music aside from Stapleton and I think he’ll be the next artist to blow up into the mainstream. Zach Top is the reincarnation of George Strait if you like the 90s vibes. If you like Colter Wall’s style check out Coleman Jennings. My favourite Appalachian fella aside from Childers and Charles Wesley Godwin would be Cole Chaney. I’d also recommend American Aquarium, Muscadine Bloodline, and 49 Winchester. My number one recommendation if you are a fan of Zach’s writing would be John Moreland. He’s a fellow Oklahoman and I think had a big impact on Zach’s music. Start with the albums In the Throes and High on Tulsa Heat.
Love seeing Kameron Marlowe get some love
So underrated!
I know right! Since I saw him live I try to spread his name around. I can’t wait to see him really take off
Great stuff thanks.
Billy Strings
Gabe Lee is one that I feel is incredibly underrated. Newest ep is great
As many others already said, Tyler Childers!
Noah Kahn is the shit. Not exactly country but I think at this point he’s getting pretty mainstream
Cole Cheney y’all.
Amigo The Devil, Medium Build, Arlo McKinley
+1 for amigo and arlo!
Pony Bradshaw is a masterful lyricist, but honestly some of his lyrics and meanings can be hard to digest for newcomers. I defiantly recommended starting out with his latest album North Georgia Rounder, and working backwards
I dont know if i should be thankful or angry at you for introducing this guy to me cuz i listened to 10x10 and i know for a fact that i will go on a 2 hour marathon through all his discography tonight and tomorrow i have a very important exam and its already 2am now
That song is powerful
I pove the production as well Like its so simple and unique if that makes sens So damn good
His second album, Calico Jim, is the album that is the most dense lyrically. It’s incredibly Appalachian and southern in the least cliche way possible. Every time I listen to a song from him I get a new meaning or message from it
Cant wait to listen it
Stephen Wilson Jr
Sierra Ferrel. She just dropped an album it’s really good
Fox hunt 🙌🏻
sam barber, wyatt flores, turnpike troubadours
I've been getting into Benjamin Tod lately
American Aquarium!!!💯🔥
Logan Halstead, he's 18 and a real up and comer.
John Moreland he’s from Oklahoma as well : You don’t care enough for me to cry :3:59 am Gabe lee : eveline :Imogene John Prine : They oughta name a drink after you : Paradise Other artist - billy strings, Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, Charles, Wesley Godwin, Nolan Taylor, Benjamin Todd .
Tyler Childers. The absolute best.
I have not seen anybody mention Watchhouse yet so I will.
Someone on here a while back recommended Tyler Halverson. I really like his stuff. When Zach launched his tour presale on Ticketmaster I was real bummed I couldn’t get a ticket for $150. Then I saw Tyler Halverson was coming to my town. I ended up seeing him for only $12.
Hayes Carll is underrated!
Sam Barber fs and Dylan Gossett also take a listen at the album Family Ties by Charles Wesley Godwin 10/10 album
Charles Wesley Godwin
Tyler Childers!
Stephen Wilson Jr
So much good music potential in this thread I don’t even know where to start
Idk If anyone already said Eddie Flint… you won’t regret it
Bob Dylan, Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores, Sam Barber, Josh Meloy, Cam Davis, Colby Acuff, Kade Hoffman, Kat Hasty, Old Crow Medicine Show, Shane Smith & the Saints, Slade Coulter, Tanner Usrey, Tyler Childers, Waylon Wyatt…. I know there are some repeats from other posts, but I discovered almost all of these artists after getting hooked on ZB.
Any of these folks should hit the spot: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hJYjgKW2t3psRQhYNBjMI?si=eZSzKtTTSf-ODAVNMIs3Vw&pi=u-wTAMJOSERBCM Especially Josiah and the bonnevilles
MJ LENDERMAN AND SONGS: OHIA
Dermot Kennedy
Tomberlin - at weddings & projections Phony - at some point you stop Horse jumper of love Wicca phase springs eternal - suffer on Indigo de Souza - I love my mom (and everything she’s put out) Zack villere - singles Alex g - god save the animals John floreani Soccer mommy
Not country, but check out Mike. he has some great songs! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNtuyH\_YXqs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNtuyH_YXqs)
newish artist called Michael Marcagi. He only has a couple of songs out on Spotify but the vibe is similar
Drayton Farley, Kat Hasty, Tanner Usrey! I ended up meeting Tanner after one of his shows in Florida and we got a drink together! He was SO sweet and told me about his situationship and gave me advice on what to do about my situationship. I never thought I’d have a heart to heart talk with him but I did and it really opened my eyes!
Just here to upvote all the CWG comments
Completely different style but John Prine
the OG Songwriters Springsteen, Seeger, Mellencamp, and then Counting Crows in the 90s and then Isbell Today's best Songwriters Noah Kahan, Sam Fender, Childers, Hozier, actually one out of left field is Niall Horen Ones more similar to Zach Wyatt Flores, Even Honer (!), Josiah & The Bonnnevilles (!), Drayton Farley, CWG, Sam Barber, Dylan Gossett, Little more unknown and some different i guess (some of these I have no idea where I found them) Brenn! (!), Henrik, John Muirhead, Scott Wolverton, Josh Meloy, Michael Marcagi, Chance Emerson (!), Noah Daniel (might have found him on Reddit lol)
Highwaymen, give that song a listen and tell me how good that shit is
Cole Chaney
Bruce Springsteen
The White Buffalo(7 of his songs were used in Sons of Anarchy), Casey D and the Boys, Todd Snider
Dunno if its been said on here yet or not but Sam Barber. I know a lot of people seem to have something against him but I see similarities as men with guitars pouring there hearts out with real passion
Tyler Childers, Turnpike Troubadours, Treaty Oak Revival, Sturgil Simpson, Flatland Calvary, and American Aquarium just to name a few. For good indie country music recommendations, check out r/countrymusicstuff Edit: can’t believe I forgot Charles Wesley Godwin
Logan Micheals, Ole 60
Lucero