Texas country is the best country.
Though they may both be considered the same genre, there’s miles of difference between Texas country and the country music that comes out of Nashville. Rooted in cowboy culture and the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, Texas country was shaped by the authentic songwriting of artists like Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, and Jerry Jeff Walker and has only been increasing in popularity over the past couple of decades thanks to names like Pat Green, Randy Rogers, Stoney LaRue, and Robert Earl Keen.
Of course there have been some artists over the years who have bridged the gap between Texas country and Nashville country – George Strait, anyone? – but Texas country has remained its own distinct sub-genre with its own unique culture, passionate fan base and dedicated music scene. Hell, it even has its own charts and radio stations…