From the FAQs at OurStage: http://www.ourstage.com/about/faqs#faq151a

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The Americana/Alternative Country channel is for artists that have their roots in traditional country music while incorporating instruments, lyrical themes, and production from other genres.

Classic: Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, Gram Parsons
Modern: Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, Wilco

OurStage Examples of Americana/Alt. Country:
The Foreign Cinema - Hazy Autumn Days Stephanie Raymond - Dance of a Lonely Man

The Country channel is for honky-tonk, country pop/rock, bluegrass and country folk artists. Most artists reflect the culture of the American south, favoring literal storytelling over lyrical abstractions. The music incorporates traditional instrumentation like pedal steel, twangy guitars, violin/fiddle, piano, and acoustic guitar.

Classic: Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard
Modern: Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill

OurStage Examples of Country:
Raising Cane - Going Under Garret Ramquist - You Are The One


Singer/Songwriter channel is for music that focuses on lyrical storytelling and simple melodies with most of the emphasis being put on the character of the vocalist. Electric instruments are used as texture, however, the music stays mellow throughout favoring acoustic sounds.

Classic: Cat Stevens, Nike Drake, Joni Mitchell
Modern: John Mayer, Dave Matthews, John Prine

OurStage Examples of Singer/Songwriter:
Jenny Mcintyre - Angel Alain De Courtenay - Sing To You

Promotional and Sponsored channels:
Newport Folk Festival:These artists are competing for performance spots at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival. This is where Dylan went electric, and history was made. Submissions are accepted from the following genres: Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Reggae, Americana/Alt. Country, Blues, Country and Pop.


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