10 of the Best Unsigned Country Artists

Many artists who were previously unsigned have gone on to record contracts and incredible success.  WideOpenCountry came up with their own list to name these TOP 10!

10. Flatland Cavalry

This band is from Lubbock Texas, were inspired by Randy Rogers, and delivers a folk sound and spend most of the time playing live shows on the road.

 

9. Jamie Lin Wilson

She is from South Texas, a singer, songwriter, musician and mother of three.  It was while she was attending Texas A&M she decided to pursue a music career after a Dixie Chicks concert.

 

8. Sam Riggs

He has lived in Austin, TX for quite a few years but he learned his style taught to him when he met Ray Hubbard years ago.  You want to see him for yourself you can (WED 8/23)  at the North Texas Fair in Denton

 

 

7. Dan Layus

He has quite a story going from the frontman of rock band Augustana to solo career- moved ot Nashville and has completed a soothing sound and also tours heavily including dates in Louisiana and Texas coming up.

 

6. Muscadine Bloodline

This group is two Alabama men,  Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster who earlier this year were featured in Rolling Stone as artist you should know. If you are fans of Luke Combs, or Brothers Osborne you will like the style of this band.

 

5. Angaleena Presley

Not only a solo career but also a member of the female country trio Pistol Annies with Ashley Monroe and Miranda Lambert,  she was inspired to pursue music from her hero Loretta Lynn

 

 

 

4. Mike Ryan

He has been working the music scene for a long time.  A country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist from San Antonio, Texas who began his career singing in the church choir.

 

3. Natalie Hemby

You may be unfamiliar with her name but you know her work because she has written songs from Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Eli Young Band and Little Big Town but now wants be known for her solo success.

 

2. William Clark Green

Born in Flint, Texas then moved to College Station when he was twelve and began taking guitar lessons, then attended Texas Tech and continued playing open mic nights and bars around Texas.

 

1. Cody Jinks

From Denton, Texas. and has truly paid his dues to build his name with countless live shows building quite a Texas and has appeared as the musical guest on Conan O’Brien show.  His loyal fans have followed his success.  Last year that even landed a spot on the Billboard’s Country Albums chart.  So why is he still unsigned to major record deal?  Cody has show in Little Rock next Friday the 25th  followed by show in Waco Texas on Saturday 26th

 

 

 

 

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