While this genre has its origins in Stillwater Oklahoma, in which the iron oxide in the land gives it its red color, Texas is where this music has found its home away from home. Independent Bands and Artist are free to be as original and creative as they need without the constraints of the Main Recording Labels. Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson made their move back to Texas in the 1970’s when they discovered themselves unhappy with the Nashville creative control. This music is a whole lot about the lyrics along with the tales. It’s the typical working people’s music.

There is less emphasis on big production and much more focus on the atmosphere. It is like the traditional country music story telling with present day themes. There is a no holds barred approach. The music tells it like it’s without censorship. Red Dirt Music is a sub genre of Country music however is more often referred to as Option Country or Outlaw Country.

It is definitely not main stream country music. This is somewhat ironic considering that many followers proudly boast that red dirt is real country music, not what is being played on top 40 country radio today. The majority of these artists possess a Traditional Country sound while some are exactly what I would call Southern Rock. It’s a mix of Classic Country, Classic Rock and Blues.Texas is the only state that has reddish dirt radio stations you could actually listen to in your motor vehicle. Aside from that online radio is the only location you can find regular broadcasts.