Classic NZ country music is a genre that emerged in the mid-20th century and is characterized by its traditional country sound, often featuring acoustic guitar, fiddle, and steel guitar. The lyrics often focus on themes of love, heartbreak, and rural life. This genre has produced many iconic artists who have become household names in New Zealand and beyond.
Explore classic nz country history by listening to songs from every decade. Click on the decade to view songs.
Here is a list of classic nz country artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the classic nz country genre. You can find out what classic nz country genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
| # | name | popularity | followers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 2463 | |
| 2 | 15 | 1078 | |
| 3 | 14 | 1310 | |
| 4 | 12 | 1835 | |
| 5 | 11 | 677 | |
| 6 | 12 | 448 | |
| 7 | 7 | 231 | |
| 8 | 9 | 498 | |
| 9 | 2 | 145 | |
| 10 | 5 | 266 | |
| 11 | 4 | 304 | |
| 12 | 3 | 414 | |
| 13 | 3 | 89 | |
| 14 | 2 | 133 | |
| 15 | 2 | 41 | |
| 16 | 2 | 36 | |
| 17 | 1 | 29 | |
| 18 | 1 | 74 | |
| 19 | 1 | 95 | |
| 20 | 1 | 47 | |
| 21 | 1 | 101 |
Enjoy this playlist of popular classic nz country music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.
