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A Walk in The COUNTRY

I've always liked classic country like Hank and Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb. I also like contemporary "off the charts" country like Big Sandy and Wayne Hancock and Hank III. I've never liked the kind of "new" pop country they play on the radio. Recently I came across a relatively new country singer/songwriter named Jamey Johnson--I LOVE this guy's music!! Got the vinyl and the CD of "Guitar Song" (surprisingly well recorded) and I've been wearing it out! So here's my question: does anyone have any suggestions of country musicians from the 70s to today who sound like Jamey Johnson? It's often pegged as "outlaw" country, AKA Waylon and Hank Jr.. I'd like to build up my collection in this category. Thanks!
rosedanny

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rosedanny OP
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Thanks. I do have "The Lonesome Song" CD, and it's great too. To clarify, I'm looking for the following qualities:

Authentic Country
Singer/Songwriter
Deep Voice
Attention to song craft--this is one of the things I love about Johnson. He pays attention to song beginnings and endings, and really builds the drama. His word choice is original, his phrasing and timing help to tell the story.

I'm pretty sure Waylon Jennings should be on my list. David Allan Cohe (sp?) as well. If you could just suggest the best Jennings, Hank Jr., Cohe, I'd probably be on the right track. Thanks again, guys.
rosedanny OP
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Thanks--these are all great suggestions. I have a bunch of Merle, but many of the names you all mentioned are new to me. I liked Mofimadness's suggestion about Pandora. Just got a trial subscritpion to MOG, and I'm really digging it--listening to David Allan Coe Radio which is bringing up many of the above mentioned names! I'll go on a CD spree next weekend and let you know what I get!
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