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alt country
11 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making alt country. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole alt country guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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each artist's most played song, easing from level 1 out to 5
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questions
Who are some women making alt country?
Catherine Irwin, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Eilen Jewell, Tami Neilson, and Kendall Elise are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/alt-country/girls lists 11, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making alt country?
Further out, try Eilen Jewell and Tami Neilson.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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