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Heartland rock
Rock music genre, characterized by a straightforward, roots musical style, a concern with the average, blue-collar American life, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond entertainment
Heartland rock is a genre of rock music characterized by a straightforward, often roots musical style, often with a focus on blue-collar workers, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond just entertainment. The genre is exemplified by singer-songwriters Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, and John Mellencamp and country music artists, including ... Wikipedia