Americana Radio Stations:

Americana describes a genre of music that developed in the 1990's as an alternative to modern Country and is derived from traditional country, western swing, rockabily and alternative country-rock.

Americana radio stations focus on these genres as well as other "roots" music, such as zydeco, Tex-Mex and American folk music.

Typical artists heard on these stations include: Dave Alvin, The Waco Brothers, Carla Olson, The Lonesome Strangers, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash

See also: Blues, Country

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