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What is Red Dirt Music?
Red dirt is a genre of country music that gets its name from the color of soil found in Oklahoma. Many red dirt acts got their start in bars surrounding Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, a city considered to be the center of red dirt music.
- Parker McCollum – “Like A Cowboy”
- Josh Abbott Band – “Catching Fire”
- Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen – “Rhinestoned”
- Cody Jinks – “Fast Lane”
- "The Road Goes On Forever (And The Party Never Ends)" - Robert Earl Keen. If there is a more seminal song in Texas Country than this, I'll kiss your ass.
- "Down the Road Tonight" - Hayes Carll. This gritty juke-joint anthem put Hayes Carll on the map in 2005. With seeming non-sequiturs lined up one after another, a story unfolds.
- "Hometown" - Charlie Robison. The most iconic song from one of the true icons of the Texas Country/Red Dirt scene is as wistful as it is edgy. Charlie's brother Bruce wrote the song, but knew Charlie's voice belonged on classic lines such as "Well, we worked 80 hours making time and a half, but LaGrange was too damn hot.
- "Carry On" - Pat Green. This is the track that made Pat Green a household name in Texas, and for good reason. Even the most misanthropic among us can appreciate its dust-yourself-off message, and it's great for listening to while drinking copious amounts of beer.
Nov 28, 2023 · As the red clay soil of Oklahoma continues to inspire a new generation of musicians, Red Dirt Country remains a testament to the enduring spirit of grassroots music within the ever-evolving landscape of country music.
Texas country music (more popularly known just as Texas country or Texas music) is a subgenre of country music from Texas. Texas country is a style of Western music and is often associated with other distinct neighboring styles, [1] including Red Dirt from Oklahoma, [2] the New Mexico music of New Mexico, [3] and Tejano in Texas, [4] all of ...
Apr 18, 2020 · Though they originally were two separate, though related styles of music, today, Texas Country and Red Dirt music have undeniably gelled and become their own genre.
Mar 25, 2023 · Although "Red Dirt" has become a catch-all for many Texas and Oklahoma-based bands, especially nationally (it's less divisive than the term "Texas Music," or "Texas Country"), those in the know know that there is a line. And however thin that line may be between Texas Music and Red Dirt, it's there. The "sub-genre" really hit its stride in the ...
