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Genre: honky tonk

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Honky tonk music is a subgenre of country music that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. It is characterized by its raw and emotional lyrics, twangy guitar riffs, and a danceable beat. Honky tonk songs often focus on themes of heartbreak, drinking, and the struggles of everyday life. This genre has been popularized by many legendary artists, including those mentioned above, who have left an indelible mark on the country music landscape.


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List of honky tonk artists

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

#namepopularityfollowers
1 61 1177295
2 42 147370
3 39 107183
4 41 100638
5 40 69752
6 56 951838
7 36 60484
8 31 7250
9 28 29842
10 37 7511
11 42 142284
12 22 2297
13 19 15690
14 20 3692
15 18 5693
16 10 3148
17 11 2329
18 23 6073
19 11 1056
20 8 1656
21 19 2922
22 11 2482
23 10 518
24 3 319
25 2 390
26 1 25
27 1 77
28 1 71
29 1 75
30 1 167
31 1 255

honky tonk playlist created by Chosic

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