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Willie Nelson is instantly recognizable with his long braids, bandana, and world-weary brown eyes. His battered guitar and Texas drawl give Nelson’s songs an endearing quality that has serenaded generations. If you’re looking for some new musicians to add to your bandoleer, check out these contemporary artists who carry on Nelson’s outlaw country tradition.

How is Willie Nelson Connected to Outlaw Country?

How is Willie Nelson Connected to Outlaw Country?

These new artists fall squarely into the genre of outlaw country. The genre’s history is up for debate, but the release of the album Wanted! The Outlaws in 1976 clinched it. With songs from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Coulter, and Tompall Glaser, this album named the leaders of the outlaw movement.

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Swipe Up For New Outlaw Artists You'll Love!

Jaime Wyatt

Jaime Wyatt

About the Artist: Whether she’s playing her black Fender Telecaster or her tobacco sunburst Epiphone acoustic, Jaime Wyatt is hard to miss. Wyatt brings an Americana vibe to the outlaw genre with a look straight out of the 70s and a voice to match.

Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan

About the Artist: The United States Navy is an officer short, but country music is one outlaw richer. Zach Bryan is a product of the YouTube generation who started performing for friends. He started uploading his music in 2017, and his song Heading South went viral. That’s more than enough to create a music career in the modern age.

Lukas Nelson

Lukas Nelson

About the Artist: If “like father, like son” is true, there’s no better person to take on the outlaw country genre than Lukas Nelson. The 33-year-old son of Willie Nelson, Lukas started touring with his dad’s band when he was 13.

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