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A Walk in The COUNTRY

I've always liked classic country like Hank and Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb. I also like contemporary "off the charts" country like Big Sandy and Wayne Hancock and Hank III. I've never liked the kind of "new" pop country they play on the radio. Recently I came across a relatively new country singer/songwriter named Jamey Johnson--I LOVE this guy's music!! Got the vinyl and the CD of "Guitar Song" (surprisingly well recorded) and I've been wearing it out! So here's my question: does anyone have any suggestions of country musicians from the 70s to today who sound like Jamey Johnson? It's often pegged as "outlaw" country, AKA Waylon and Hank Jr.. I'd like to build up my collection in this category. Thanks!
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mike_dale
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Since HankIII and Wayne the Train were mentioned, A good source for new music is: Savingcountrymusic dot com. Reviews of new music and bands that you may not be exposed to, stuff you will not hear on the radio.

Two younger bands that I like:
Whitey Morgan and the 78's (second album is the self titled and really good).
Lucky Tubb (Ernest Tubb's great nephew)
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pehare
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I enjoy all the above - although not a country artist per se you might enjoy, John Doe & the Sadies, Country Club
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dan_ed
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I don't know about Jamey Johnson, but if you like Wills pick up Asleep at The Wheel if you don't already have some.
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pehare
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Bobby Bare, Darker Than Light, 2012 w/guests Buddy Miller & Randy Scruggs. An album of classic covers - from House of the Rising Sun to Shenandoah to Dylan to U2. Highly recommended.
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