Country Folk-Pop

History

The style grew in the overlap between singer-songwriter country, folk-pop, and modern Americana. It suits artists who want country storytelling but prefer gentle acoustic textures and crossover-friendly hooks.

Defining artists

• Kacey MusgravesSpotifyYouTube
• The Civil WarsSpotifyYouTube
• Taylor SwiftSpotifyYouTube
• The WreckersSpotifyYouTube
• Caitlin RoseSpotifyYouTube
• Maren MorrisSpotifyYouTube

Essential listening

• Merry Go Round — Kacey MusgravesSpotifyYouTube
• Poison and Wine — The Civil WarsSpotifyYouTube
• Safe and Sound — Taylor Swift and The Civil WarsSpotifyYouTube
• Leave the Pieces — The WreckersSpotifyYouTube
• Own Side Now — Caitlin RoseSpotifyYouTube
• The Bones — Maren MorrisSpotifyYouTube

Sources

• GRAMMY
• MasterClass.