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Genre
country blues
Parent Genre: blues

Country blues is a genre of music that originated in the rural areas of the southern United States. It is characterized by its raw and emotional sound, often featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals that tell stories of hardship, love, and everyday life. This style of music has influenced many other genres, including rock and roll and folk music. Its most notable performers have been known for their virtuosic guitar playing and soulful vocals, which have made them legends in the music world.


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List of country blues artists

Here is a list of country blues artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the country blues genre. You can find out what country blues genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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