Lesson Five: Different Types of Country

Enter the New Traditionalists

The artists that are referred to as New Traditionalists are those that took their inspiration from the legendary country artists. Ricky Skaggs was inspired by Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. Other artists came along with a traditional sound; George Strait, Randy Travis, The Judds, Ricky Van Shelton, and Alan Jackson.

New Traditionalist Music Suggestions:

Ricky Skaggs:

• Country Pride
• Don't Cheat In Our Hometown
• Highways and Heartaches
• Solid Ground

George Strait:

• 50 Number Ones
• Strait Out Of The Box (Box)
• Carrying Your Love With Me
• Pure Country

Randy Travis:

• Storms of Life
• Always and Forever
• Heroes and Friends
• Old 8x10

The Judds:

• Love Can Build a Bridge
• The Judds Reunion Live
• Why Not Me
• Girls Night Out

Ricky Van Shelton:

• Loving Proof
• All American Country
• Super Hits
• RVS III

Alan Jackson:

• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
• Here in the Real World
• Under the Influence
• Drive

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