The Next Generation of Country Music

Story by Rachel Maddux, Produced by Jennifer V. Cole

The country music genre's been unboxed. Everyone from honky-tonking troubadours to songwriting sirens are challenging what it means to be a country artist these days. Here, meet the next generation of country music.

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The Three-Part Harmonists

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: The Lone Bellow

 

Home Base: Brooklyn, New York (via Georgia and Virginia)

The Lone Bellow's Biscuits & Jam Tracks: "Green Eyes and Heart of Gold" and "You Don't Love Me Like You Used To"

Photographed at: Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, Alabama

Learn more about The Lone Bellow

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The Bootstrap Queen

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Ashley Monroe

 

Home Base: Nashville, Tennessee

Ashley's Biscuits & Jam Track: "Like a Rose"

Photographed at: Robert's Western World, Nashville, Tennessee

Learn more about Ashley Monroe

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The Honky-Tonkers

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Jason Boland & The Stragglers

 

Home Base: Austin, Texas

Jason's Biscuits & Jam Track: "Lucky I Guess"

Photographed at: The Camel, Richmond, Virginia

Learn more about Jason Boland & The Stragglers

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The Rebel Sweetheart

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Kacey Musgraves

 

Home Base: Nashville, Tennessee

Kacey's Biscuits & Jam Tracks: "Merry Go 'Round" and "Silver Lining"

Photographed at: The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee

Learn more about Kacey Musgraves

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The New Johnny & June

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Shovels & Rope

 

Home Base: Charleston, South Carolina

Shovels & Rope's Biscuits & Jam Track: "Hail Hail"

Photographed at: The Pour House, Charleston, South Carolina

Learn more about Shovels & Rope

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The Old Soul

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Valerie June

 

Home Base: Brooklyn, New York (via Tennessee)

Valerie's Biscuits & Jam Tracks: "Workin' Woman Blues" and "Somebody to Love"

Photographed at: The Southgate House Revival, Newport, Kentucky

Learn more about Valerie June

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The Retro Rocker

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: J.D. McPherson

 

Home Base: Tulsa, Oklahoma

J.D.'s Biscuits & Jam Tracks: "Signs and Signifiers" and "Dimes for Nickels"

Photographed at: Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Learn more about J.D. McPherson

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The Hardworking Heiress

Photo: Robbie Caponetto

Arist: Holly Williams

 

Home Base: Nashville, Tennessee

Holly's Biscuits & Jam Tracks: "The Highway", "Drinkin'", and "Mama"

Photographed at: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee

Learn more about Holly Williams

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