I literally pulled like 60+ video clips to edit this thing, so I hope you enjoy! Timestamps in the description, kiddos. Now go listen to "Martha Divine!"
Thanks for this video, glad you put Tyler Childers in here, when are you gonna review some Jacob Bryant though? Just sayin, you'll probably like his music
You should definitely do a whole video segment on Ashley McBryde. Unfortunately many folks are missing out on a wonderful songwriter with an amazing voice.
Mate to me The Highwomen are pure corporate country. The lyrics maybe anti corporate country but the production is absolutely rubbish corporate country. The best music that is coming out today in all genres of music is being made by women, it's just they ain't it.... It's rubbish
@tyvek05 I will disagree with that. I believe some "real country" artist are pop country. The artist in my eyes is Luke Combs. But I believe that Tyler Childers is more a traditional country singer because it somewhere between bluegrass and country
Tyler Childers recently came back to southeast Kentucky for some New Years Eve shows. After the shows he was down with the cleaning crews in the middle of the night tidying up the expo center. How can you not like an artist like that. Remember your roots.
Im glad you talked about Orville, honestly I wasn't a country fan until I heard his music, his stories and style really clicked for me, and now I've been getting into a lot more country because of it.
@@sk1ppercat912 Good to know. All politicians are into some shady stuff. Doesn't matter what their party or beliefs are. Thats why i dont listen to any of em lol
Benjamin Tod and his band Lost Dog Street Band are definitely on the come-up in the new wave of Outlaw Country. You'll generally hear him/them on the same playlists and conversations as Tyler Childers and Cody Jinks.
Don't put Riley Green into the outlaw genre just cause he said "take a bow for Robert E. Lee" that shit isn't outlaw country, Colter Wall singing about being homeless and rambling around while being drunk and shit is outlaw. Along with Tyler Childers and Billy Strings singing about drugs and murder. That shit is outlaw country
I think you missed a few people who should definitely be on this list: Cody Johnson, Colter Wall, Dillion Carmicheal, Brent Cobb, Randall King, Ian Noe, Charley Crockett, Kelsey Waldon, Cody Jinks, Mike and the Moonpies.
I'm convinced Tyler Childer's can write some of the best love/longing/regret songs out there. Check out Lady May, Shake the Frost, Universal Sound (album version), Coming Down, Rock Salt and Nails, Follow You to Virgie, and Bottles and Bibles. The man can make your soul cry.
Tony Min. Look at some of his unreleased songs (ie) coming home, queens ball, a song while your away, Oneida, Jersey giant and a few more. To me, those are some of the beat songs he has ever written and sang
@@monkeyman7048 Thank you. I will definitely check them out. I seem to find some of his best work on TH-cam. But I grabbed as many albums as I could to support him. I have tickets to the Sturgil Simpson/Tyler Childers Tour and I'm stoked.
Tony Min. No problem. I’ve had these songs on repeat for the last week. They are great. I also do seem to find some of his best stuff on TH-cam. I am jealous of those ticks though lol. Wish i had them.
You didn't mention that Orville Peck is Canadian. Yup, we do country up here as well. :-) (Shania is from Northern Ontario, Terri Clark, Alberta, Tenille Townes, Alberta)
Whiskey Myers doesn’t really get much hype or anything but man they are so good and their album that came out a couple months back was awesome. I think they’re really gonna continue to grow
@@CarrottBear that is true, but 90% coming out of Nashville is complete trash, just songs that fill a algorithm with a pop track. That said I'd rather listen to Whiskey Myers anyday over Luke Bryan, Aldean, stooopid hunt ECT. George Straight is the king, Cody Jinks is right behind him as far as I'm concerned. Then you have Turnpike Troubadours, The Steel Woods, Cody Johnson, Randy Rogers Band, Muscadine Bloodline, Whitey Morgan. Anyhow, there are many better options than what is crammed in our ears from radio.
Like always great video Grady! You should do a video on Ashley McBryde. Also, I feel like Randall King is bringing back the 90s country sound. Wish he would cut Hey Cowgirl, sounds like a George Strait song.
Just found your channel, excited to check out more! I came into this video being a huge fan of Tyler, and enjoyed a few spins of the Highwomen + Orville Peck's album. Of the others you shared here, Zach Bryan is the one I'd want to check out next - just b/c of the authenticness you mentioned. Thanks for making this!
i fell in love with morgan wallen & hardy as soon as i heard of them, ive known of morgan since 2017 & ive seen him live 2 times already & ive already got tickets for my 3rd show. i seriously love morgan & hardys friendship as well. they are without a doubt my 2 favorite artist in country music rn.
Totally agree about Riley Green. I'm a Country radio DJ and got meet him during the Country Cares for St. Jude Seminar a couple weeks ago. He talked to me for a few minutes and is genuinely a nice guy! His lyrics can be cliche but I don't get bored of hearing them everyday... yet.
I found Tyler Childers on 2021 Farm Aid last week. He got a hold on me just like that. I have been listening to him non stop since that day. I see in comment sections in videos people saying he hooked them just like that too. I’ve never seen an Artist have comments like that before. If you haven’t already.. check him out. He should be on Country radio.
Thanks for introducing me to Zach Bryan --- I must be out of touch and late to the party about him, but a voice I didn't even know I was missing! Much love for that
This isn’t a critique, but I think the word “pop” is overused in country. It’s at this point where if there’s any country music with an influence of any other genre, people in country music want to just call it pop. There is more genres than country, pop, and rock. Like, I don’t believe Golden Hour is a pop album at all. High Horse is influenced by disco, but disco isn’t pop. It’s more 60s/70s filled. But that’s just an example. Some of these artists you said had pop influences in this video I don’t see as pop at all. I’m not saying this is just you. It’s more of a comment on the country community. And as someone who listens to pop music and other genres, I sometimes get frustrated when people call some artists pop country. Like I said, this isn’t an insult or a rant. It’s just a commentary on something I have noticed from multiple people.
I've got to disagree. Mostly because there isn't really a "pop" genre in the identifiable way that say blues exists. Like you mention disco, that was the pop of the day. Pop for the last bit has mainly been variations of rap and r&b. For better or worse, pop is just more slickly produced and usually at least partially watered down versions of dominate genres, and popular country has pretty much always been that exact same thing, but even more watered down and twangy accents and instruments. This is what annoys a lot of people about pop: it's a doubly cynical and soulless take on a soulless, commercially oriented take on music with a strong implication that white people are only buying it because the dark people making the "good" versions are too scary (trust, I hate unnecessarily bringing race into things, but let's be real here). And note that I'm not saying any pop is necessarily bad or takes less skill to make or anything like that, just that its main purpose in existing is to become popular and make obscene amounts of money.
I didn’t realize you hadn’t done a video on Ashley McBryde. I absolutely adore her and feel like she is the modern country answer to those of us who grew up listening to our mothers play Reba and Trisha. I can’t get enough!
YES! Make another Ashley #BadAsh McBryde with a Y Video! She will blow up mainstream in 2020.. Love Riley, Randall, Gabby.. gonna see Colter Wall LIVE next month.. I will check out KOE! Texas charts are sooooo much better than most.
When you do these kind of videos it would be amazing if you made a playlist of your faves from the artists. Also you introduced me to Zach Bryan and he’s become a family favorite. My daughter gets in the car and asks to hear heading south. My father in law is learning it to cover it. Like he’s changed my life 😂
Cassplease when I first found Grady I went to his Spotify expecting to see a ton of playlists from videos and was disappointed when there wasn’t any! So I agree!
Kyla McBrayer I know! I mean I love the playlist he has it introduced me to a ton of “indie country” artists but I’d love updated ones especially with the mass ones like this where I know I’m not gonna remember them all lol
Wondering what you think about about SiriusXM the Highway vs regular country radio? The highway plays many of these artist and has even featured several of them as their “highway finds”. Why do you think these artists can break into that radio scene, but not regular mainstream radio? I was really surprised that my sister, who only listens to mainstream radio, hadn’t heard Ashley McBryde when I’ve been listening to her for a couple years on Sirius.
I love when your talking about Tyler Childers and talking about his voice, you just put in a quick scene of him saying "thicket". It's high-key hilarious!!
Every country fan should check out GemsOnVHS. They seek out unknown, extremely talented and independent country artists and record them live. Found over a dozen amazing artist. Very emotional music with brilliant writing.
Ian Munsick, Read Southall Band, the lil smokies, Pecos & the Rooftops and Dylan Wheeler are all going to have major increases in thier respective fanbases with new albums being released this coming year. Artists that are starting to build their fan bases and making noise are Carson Jeffery, Jarrod Morris, Jacob Stelly, Chris Jones and the fly catchers, and Tanner Usrey. All released music last year. We will see if they can get the buzz around them to stay.
Ian Noe and Billy Strings are two of my up and coming favorites. More folky/bluegrass tones but overall fantastic guitar work and well written lyricism. Definitely worth checking out!
I have recently been tuned into Tessy Lou Williams, whose songs are all great on her recent album, in fact I ordered that album today, something I haven't done in many years!
Ashley McBryde is putting out superior music than most of the men in mainstream country music right now. "One Night Standards" & "Martha Divine" are what TF country music needs!
the first two songs from her new album sound like a completely different producer than her debut album. but that may be just me. anyway love ashley's sound, her personality and her all around badassness.
I don’t agree with the decision to mention certain artists in this video, but I did really enjoy the concept and form of it. Would Love to see you point out and feature some less popular artists coming up in the traditional country scene
As a fellow gay country music fan, I can really appreciate the way Orville Peck expresses his sexuality in his music. It’s classy, not even remotely obnoxious or preachy and he keeps collaborating with the community.
So many good people on this list! I do get that Gabby may seem like a copy of Carrie Underwood, but she’s so much more! She’s so passionate in her faith, and such a nice person in real life. I got to meet her, and she was so sweet! People just need to give her a chance!
@@morgancashman4132 Oh my word. I just went and listened to Hall of Fame. Thank you for introducing me to that song! Brought tears to my eyes. I love it. ❤
I think I figured out why I don't like you. Orville Peck. I need to preface this with a disclaimer that "I'm a lyrics guy". I enjoy music because it's a way to decorate time with not just sound, but meaning, and the most straightforward way to do this, I think, is through a song with introspective, enlightening, refreshing, enjoyable, sometimes vague and mysterious lyrics. Orville's songs are wonderful in these regards, both the ones he wrote (Turn to hate) and ones he didn't write (Into the night). These are songs whose lyrics form the spine of their enchanting several minutes. And in your review of Orville you discussed his appearance and general sound, but neglected to comment on what the guy's actually saying. Orville sings poetry. He drools mystery and self interpretation with every word. But, after an enthusiastic advertisement for de-balding gel or whatever it was, you focused on his "buzzy" mask. Now, that said, I would never have heard of Orville Peck if I hadn't first watched this video to see what you were talking about. So you are doing things I agree with and things I don't. I guess that's life. Keep up the passionate work man, even if some people have critiques.
Also, you said "DGAF", with actual seriousness. Fuck you. But I love your passion and sheer coverage. At least you listen to a lot of music and genuinely think about it.
Grady check out William Clark Green. He’s out of texas, but from a sound perspective is pretty unique from any other country musicians out there today, just released a new video today actually! He also has some incredible live videos as well!
I literally pulled like 60+ video clips to edit this thing, so I hope you enjoy! Timestamps in the description, kiddos. Now go listen to "Martha Divine!"
Thanks for this video, glad you put Tyler Childers in here, when are you gonna review some Jacob Bryant though? Just sayin, you'll probably like his music
Great video!
Oh my god! Martha divine is soooooo good
You should definitely do a whole video segment on Ashley McBryde. Unfortunately many folks are missing out on a wonderful songwriter with an amazing voice.
Blane rudd: red white and blue collar town check it out!
You either like Tyler Childers or you're wrong.
Mate to me The Highwomen are pure corporate country. The lyrics maybe anti corporate country but the production is absolutely rubbish corporate country. The best music that is coming out today in all genres of music is being made by women, it's just they ain't it.... It's rubbish
I second that.
Tyler Childers is the fucking man. John Moreland is also top notch.
tyvek05 yeah, you're completely wrong on that one. There is nothing pop about his music.
@tyvek05 I will disagree with that. I believe some "real country" artist are pop country. The artist in my eyes is Luke Combs. But I believe that Tyler Childers is more a traditional country singer because it somewhere between bluegrass and country
Whenever someone creates a “THICKET” ringtone let me know
Caleb Smith yes!!!! Omg I need that it my life!!!
You just inspired me to do that... Let me tell you, life changing
Tyler Childers recently came back to southeast Kentucky for some New Years Eve shows. After the shows he was down with the cleaning crews in the middle of the night tidying up the expo center. How can you not like an artist like that. Remember your roots.
True that
Grady mentions Tyler Childress' voice *immediately inserts Thicket clip*
It's the right thing to do.
Grady Smith 18:33 THICKET!
Grady Smith absolutely lol 😂!
Im glad you talked about Orville, honestly I wasn't a country fan until I heard his music, his stories and style really clicked for me, and now I've been getting into a lot more country because of it.
Same here.
Same! Him and Yola opened me up to country.
sneakymonkey101 Let me guess, you also watched the Alfo Media video on country??
@@Cla226 No, but I'll check it out!
Same here!
Grady, Colter Wall is serously underrated. He has an amazing crowd of followers called Folksingers Union. You have to do a more in-depth video of him
Yeah! If Colter Wall wouldn't be that sturdy he'd be crushing everything. But maybe it's the best for him and so for us.
I really like him but not a fan of his dad lol.
@@sk1ppercat912 Whos his dad?
Thomas Wilson he’s a political in Canada. Don’t mind his party but he’s been involved in a bunch of sketchy stuff.
@@sk1ppercat912 Good to know. All politicians are into some shady stuff. Doesn't matter what their party or beliefs are. Thats why i dont listen to any of em lol
Benjamin Tod and his band Lost Dog Street Band are definitely on the come-up in the new wave of Outlaw Country. You'll generally hear him/them on the same playlists and conversations as Tyler Childers and Cody Jinks.
Lost dog has been my most listened to band for 3 years running
I’ve never heard of Orville Peck but I can appreciate someone who was willing to be out in the country world
I had never heard of him until I heard "Take You Back" on SiriusXM Outlaw Country. He has a great story and a terrific voice.
He sucks. He is like country gone new wave
He's phenomenal. And an amazing voice.
Don't put Riley Green into the outlaw genre just cause he said "take a bow for Robert E. Lee" that shit isn't outlaw country, Colter Wall singing about being homeless and rambling around while being drunk and shit is outlaw. Along with Tyler Childers and Billy Strings singing about drugs and murder. That shit is outlaw country
I think you missed a few people who should definitely be on this list: Cody Johnson, Colter Wall, Dillion Carmicheal, Brent Cobb, Randall King, Ian Noe, Charley Crockett, Kelsey Waldon, Cody Jinks, Mike and the Moonpies.
He did include a picture of Ian early in the video.
Totally agree. Especially CoJo, Randall King and Cody Jinks
Coltwr wall habds down best country artist.,now days.
The Steel Woods
I only know 3 of them folks you named but dont forget, the steeldrivers, chris Stapleton, turnpike troubadours.
Whenever Grady Mentions Tyler Childers, I brace myself for the incoming "THICKET", and yet it still gets me smiling every time.
This "discovery" type of video is the best content, Grady. Love this stuff.
I just found out about Orville as well and I’m loving him. Great voice. Very mysterious.
My local "country" station still plays " I wish country music still got played on country radio" line. A much better line in that song
Same here, in fact on all the country stations in my area.
Yup
My stations do to 94.9 the Bull and South 93.5
Zach Bryan is for sure crazy talented. His music resonates with me in a way that few artist's music does.
I'm convinced Tyler Childer's can write some of the best love/longing/regret songs out there. Check out Lady May, Shake the Frost, Universal Sound (album version), Coming Down, Rock Salt and Nails, Follow You to Virgie, and Bottles and Bibles. The man can make your soul cry.
Tony Min. Look at some of his unreleased songs (ie) coming home, queens ball, a song while your away, Oneida, Jersey giant and a few more. To me, those are some of the beat songs he has ever written and sang
@@monkeyman7048 Thank you. I will definitely check them out. I seem to find some of his best work on TH-cam. But I grabbed as many albums as I could to support him. I have tickets to the Sturgil Simpson/Tyler Childers Tour and I'm stoked.
Tony Min. No problem. I’ve had these songs on repeat for the last week. They are great. I also do seem to find some of his best stuff on TH-cam. I am jealous of those ticks though lol. Wish i had them.
his version of rock salt and nails is really good but i believe it was originally written by utah phillips
@@wyliegriffith80 You are correct sir. I learned something new today, thank you.
when i first heard orville peck, i thought of chris isaack and johnny cash
Abigail Boreski I totally thought those two mixed with a little Elvis.
Koe Wetzel live is definitely an experience... Everyone ages 16-26 in the state of Texas either wants to be this guy or wants to be with him.
Cody Johnson has a HUGE following in Texas and is just now been getting really noticed in the mainstream. Us Texans love our CoJo
Tyler Childers:
Us: 😟😟🥣 "Please sir can we have some more"
Zach Bryan is absolutely an amazing artist!!
That I would have never discovered if it wasn’t for this channel. Thank you!
Orville Peck’s voice reminds me so much of Matt Johnson from The The, with some Morrissey thrown in.
You gotta talk about Colter Wall and Sierra Ferrell more ! Both incredible!
I love how after watching your videos I get to go discover new artists I have never heard before but really end up liking them.
You didn't mention that Orville Peck is Canadian. Yup, we do country up here as well. :-) (Shania is from Northern Ontario, Terri Clark, Alberta, Tenille Townes, Alberta)
Shania is from Timmins, Ontario, and another example of a up coming artist in ontario is The Reklaws.
Colter wall is Canadian
Whiskey Myers doesn’t really get much hype or anything but man they are so good and their album that came out a couple months back was awesome. I think they’re really gonna continue to grow
2/3 of their songs are straight up rock.
@@CarrottBear that is true, but 90% coming out of Nashville is complete trash, just songs that fill a algorithm with a pop track. That said I'd rather listen to Whiskey Myers anyday over Luke Bryan, Aldean, stooopid hunt ECT.
George Straight is the king, Cody Jinks is right behind him as far as I'm concerned. Then you have Turnpike Troubadours, The Steel Woods, Cody Johnson, Randy Rogers Band, Muscadine Bloodline, Whitey Morgan. Anyhow, there are many better options than what is crammed in our ears from radio.
@@tjbier - 100% agree. Whiskey Myers is amazing band. Their time is coming.
I’m going back and watching this now in 2021 and now all the artists are mentioned are becoming huge and I think tiktok has been a huge part of that
Just when i was asking about Orville Peck! Perfect timing
I’m so glad you put Tyler in here!! If you didn’t I was going to comment him!
I have tickets to see Ashley in a couple weeks, and I'm so excited!!
Like always great video Grady! You should do a video on Ashley McBryde. Also, I feel like Randall King is bringing back the 90s country sound. Wish he would cut Hey Cowgirl, sounds like a George Strait song.
He just released Hey Cowgirl :)
Just found your channel, excited to check out more! I came into this video being a huge fan of Tyler, and enjoyed a few spins of the Highwomen + Orville Peck's album. Of the others you shared here, Zach Bryan is the one I'd want to check out next - just b/c of the authenticness you mentioned. Thanks for making this!
YES ZACH BRYAN IS AMAZING
Grady, I would love to see a full video on Billy Strings! I think he is really underrated!
i fell in love with morgan wallen & hardy as soon as i heard of them, ive known of morgan since 2017 & ive seen him live 2 times already & ive already got tickets for my 3rd show. i seriously love morgan & hardys friendship as well. they are without a doubt my 2 favorite artist in country music rn.
The one artist I’m looking forward to the most is Ian Noe. His songwriting is top notch and I can’t wait to see how he improves from here
He is an absolute genius. Hopefully I'll get to see him live soon.
What do you think about Randall King? He's another Texas country guy has a kinda George strait vibe
Was literally about to throw his name in here. Guy has a great talent that needs to shine!
Shattered Smoke 100% agree, some great songs from that guy
I definitely think Charles Wesley Godwin's name should be among them at some point this year, dudes got so much potential with a really unique sound
I was JUST thinking I'm ready for more from him 🤗
I started checking out Orville Peck last week when I saw he's playing a Montana festival I'm going to. Super excited to hear more from him!
Totally agree about Riley Green. I'm a Country radio DJ and got meet him during the Country Cares for St. Jude Seminar a couple weeks ago. He talked to me for a few minutes and is genuinely a nice guy! His lyrics can be cliche but I don't get bored of hearing them everyday... yet.
Come on man!!! Charlie Crockett and AG's Connelly!!! GET IT DOOOONE!!!! LOL
"ultimate mullet energy" 🤣
My guy Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers. Great stuff! Gotta put on some Colter Wall and Billy Strings too
I found Tyler Childers on 2021 Farm Aid last week. He got a hold on me just like that. I have been listening to him non stop since that day. I see in comment sections in videos people saying he hooked them just like that too. I’ve never seen an Artist have comments like that before. If you haven’t already.. check him out. He should be on Country radio.
Just got back from the Morgan wallet concert a couple hours ago. It was amazing
Wallen*
Love that you mentioned Parker & Koe.
Those boy can get the crowd rowdy! Hardy is growing on me. Tyler of course is incredibly talented.
Another Texas artist getting a ton of buzz right now is Kolby Cooper. His 2019 album Good Ones Never Last was one of my favorite albums of the year.
My first song from Ashley McBryde was Radio Land. She's so down-to-earth, raw, real, grit with grace, and the real deal in the country music industry.
The riley green “i wish country music still got played on country radio” line brought a huge grin to my face the first time i heard it
Ashley McBryde by far one of the best out there. I was lucky enough to see here in concert this past week. She was amazing!!!
Thanks for introducing me to Zach Bryan --- I must be out of touch and late to the party about him, but a voice I didn't even know I was missing! Much love for that
Pleeeease make an Ashley McBryde video. I just love her!
He already has an album review of her. and he keeps talking about her constantly so check those videos out
Love love me some Ashley McBryde. Fabulous storytelling!
This isn’t a critique, but I think the word “pop” is overused in country. It’s at this point where if there’s any country music with an influence of any other genre, people in country music want to just call it pop. There is more genres than country, pop, and rock. Like, I don’t believe Golden Hour is a pop album at all. High Horse is influenced by disco, but disco isn’t pop. It’s more 60s/70s filled. But that’s just an example. Some of these artists you said had pop influences in this video I don’t see as pop at all. I’m not saying this is just you. It’s more of a comment on the country community. And as someone who listens to pop music and other genres, I sometimes get frustrated when people call some artists pop country.
Like I said, this isn’t an insult or a rant. It’s just a commentary on something I have noticed from multiple people.
I've got to disagree. Mostly because there isn't really a "pop" genre in the identifiable way that say blues exists. Like you mention disco, that was the pop of the day. Pop for the last bit has mainly been variations of rap and r&b.
For better or worse, pop is just more slickly produced and usually at least partially watered down versions of dominate genres, and popular country has pretty much always been that exact same thing, but even more watered down and twangy accents and instruments. This is what annoys a lot of people about pop: it's a doubly cynical and soulless take on a soulless, commercially oriented take on music with a strong implication that white people are only buying it because the dark people making the "good" versions are too scary (trust, I hate unnecessarily bringing race into things, but let's be real here).
And note that I'm not saying any pop is necessarily bad or takes less skill to make or anything like that, just that its main purpose in existing is to become popular and make obscene amounts of money.
Probably my favorite video you've made in awhile and I love all your videos! Glad Koe Wetzel got a shout out!
I didn’t realize you hadn’t done a video on Ashley McBryde. I absolutely adore her and feel like she is the modern country answer to those of us who grew up listening to our mothers play Reba and Trisha. I can’t get enough!
I'm not buzzy but I'm real country. Give me a listen Grady. Love your feed.
lol. Just couldn't resist slipping that "thicket" in there could ya
YES! Make another Ashley #BadAsh McBryde with a Y Video! She will blow up mainstream in 2020.. Love Riley, Randall, Gabby.. gonna see Colter Wall LIVE next month.. I will check out KOE! Texas charts are sooooo much better than most.
I was finna have a cow until 16:08 thought you left the kid out at first !
Watched your Kip Moore interview (a guy I love) and have been binging your videos and you are awesome. Just became a patron!
Thank you!!
When you do these kind of videos it would be amazing if you made a playlist of your faves from the artists.
Also you introduced me to Zach Bryan and he’s become a family favorite. My daughter gets in the car and asks to hear heading south. My father in law is learning it to cover it. Like he’s changed my life 😂
Cassplease when I first found Grady I went to his Spotify expecting to see a ton of playlists from videos and was disappointed when there wasn’t any! So I agree!
Kyla McBrayer I know! I mean I love the playlist he has it introduced me to a ton of “indie country” artists but I’d love updated ones especially with the mass ones like this where I know I’m not gonna remember them all lol
This is the main area I gotta grow in!
Grady Smith we appreciate you, Grady!
Wondering what you think about about SiriusXM the Highway vs regular country radio? The highway plays many of these artist and has even featured several of them as their “highway finds”. Why do you think these artists can break into that radio scene, but not regular mainstream radio? I was really surprised that my sister, who only listens to mainstream radio, hadn’t heard Ashley McBryde when I’ve been listening to her for a couple years on Sirius.
Tyler Childers has been all I've listened to for the past 3 months. So genuine. I love him.
Look into colter wall and lost dog street band man
@@lanceroberts4127 thanks will do!
I was SO hoping Gabby Barrett would be on this. Thank you!
I found Ashley McBride from one of your other videos and how is Andy not blowing up? It is the most honest portrayal of love ever.
Love colter wall!!! And Ashley mcbryde is the shiz!!! Love her new track! I love Pecks voice. And of course love me some Childers!
I would love to see you take a look at the 4 Wheel Drive guys, Cole Taylor, Travis Denning, Jon Langston, and Jordan Rager.
I can listen to Ashley McBryde all the day long! Her lyrics, her music and voice are Spot On.... and she is Gorgeous!!
Thank you Keeps for keeping my boy fed.
You had three of my favourite artists on here who are totally underrated
Parker McCollum's first album was amazing
“Pack of skoal” hahaha
I love when your talking about Tyler Childers and talking about his voice, you just put in a quick scene of him saying "thicket". It's high-key hilarious!!
Tyler Childers has a soul and grit that you don’t hear much in country anymore.
Every country fan should check out GemsOnVHS. They seek out unknown, extremely talented and independent country artists and record them live. Found over a dozen amazing artist. Very emotional music with brilliant writing.
Ian Munsick, Read Southall Band, the lil smokies, Pecos & the Rooftops and Dylan Wheeler are all going to have major increases in thier respective fanbases with new albums being released this coming year.
Artists that are starting to build their fan bases and making noise are Carson Jeffery, Jarrod Morris, Jacob Stelly, Chris Jones and the fly catchers, and Tanner Usrey. All released music last year. We will see if they can get the buzz around them to stay.
Pecos and the rooftops and Read Southall are my favorite at the moment. Can’t wait to hear more from Pecos!
Ian Noe and Billy Strings are two of my up and coming favorites. More folky/bluegrass tones but overall fantastic guitar work and well written lyricism. Definitely worth checking out!
I have recently been tuned into Tessy Lou Williams, whose songs are all great on her recent album, in fact I ordered that album today, something I haven't done in many years!
Thanks to you Grady I am now in love with orville peck's music
Ashley McBryde is putting out superior music than most of the men in mainstream country music right now. "One Night Standards" & "Martha Divine" are what TF country music needs!
She's at the top of the game right now, in my opinion.
the first two songs from her new album sound like a completely different producer than her debut album. but that may be just me. anyway love ashley's sound, her personality and her all around badassness.
I love Ashley Mcbride. Saw here in concert with little big town 💖💖💖💖🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I don’t agree with the decision to mention certain artists in this video, but I did really enjoy the concept and form of it. Would Love to see you point out and feature some less popular artists coming up in the traditional country scene
I love Tyler Childers and Ashely McBryde!!
im really glad tyler childers is getting notice hes a really good artis
Tyler Childers should title his next album Thicket
Omg I would die
As a fellow gay country music fan, I can really appreciate the way Orville Peck expresses his sexuality in his music. It’s classy, not even remotely obnoxious or preachy and he keeps collaborating with the community.
If Cody Johnson isnt on this list someone didn't do their homework.
So many good people on this list! I do get that Gabby may seem like a copy of Carrie Underwood, but she’s so much more! She’s so passionate in her faith, and such a nice person in real life. I got to meet her, and she was so sweet! People just need to give her a chance!
I'm really liking Gabby so far! What is your favorite of her songs?
Brandi Gabriel I’m a total sucker for Hall of Fame! But before it came out The Good Ones was my jam!
@@morgancashman4132 Oh my word. I just went and listened to Hall of Fame. Thank you for introducing me to that song! Brought tears to my eyes. I love it. ❤
Brandi Gabriel you’re welcome!
Ashley McBryde needs to get more radio play as she reminds me of all the great country women from the 90’s. Her album is fantastic.
Super excited for another video!!!!
Livin in cali, ive always loved folk but never gave country a try. Zach and Orville really kicked the door open for me.
Excellent list here Grady!
I think I figured out why I don't like you.
Orville Peck.
I need to preface this with a disclaimer that "I'm a lyrics guy". I enjoy music because it's a way to decorate time with not just sound, but meaning, and the most straightforward way to do this, I think, is through a song with introspective, enlightening, refreshing, enjoyable, sometimes vague and mysterious lyrics. Orville's songs are wonderful in these regards, both the ones he wrote (Turn to hate) and ones he didn't write (Into the night). These are songs whose lyrics form the spine of their enchanting several minutes.
And in your review of Orville you discussed his appearance and general sound, but neglected to comment on what the guy's actually saying.
Orville sings poetry. He drools mystery and self interpretation with every word.
But, after an enthusiastic advertisement for de-balding gel or whatever it was, you focused on his "buzzy" mask.
Now, that said, I would never have heard of Orville Peck if I hadn't first watched this video to see what you were talking about. So you are doing things I agree with and things I don't. I guess that's life.
Keep up the passionate work man, even if some people have critiques.
Also, you said "DGAF", with actual seriousness. Fuck you. But I love your passion and sheer coverage. At least you listen to a lot of music and genuinely think about it.
Also, you said Jason Isbell correctly. Respect.
I am enjoying this rollercoaster of critique and respect
Also, now you've got me listening to Zach Bryan and I'm in love anew. Thanks, but you still suck.
Holy shit dude, you must love marty robbins, he make stories with every song.
What’s your take on Maggie Rose? I saw her live a couple years ago and and hoping other people find her soulful and bluesie
One of my family friends was on the voice and the judges basically told her she would’ve won but she didn’t have commercial appeal
Have you reviewed Mike and the Moonpies
Ashley McBryde ROCKS!!
The "you're so happy" lyric in that Gabby Barrett song reminds me too much of the line in Maggie Rogers' "Light On"
Grady check out William Clark Green. He’s out of texas, but from a sound perspective is pretty unique from any other country musicians out there today, just released a new video today actually! He also has some incredible live videos as well!