Truck-Driving Country

Description

Truck-Driving Country is a subgenre of country music that focuses on themes related to the life and experiences of truck drivers. It often features a straightforward, narrative style with lyrics about long hauls, life on the road, and the camaraderie among truckers. The music typically includes traditional country instrumentation like guitars, fiddles, and steel guitars.

History

Truck-Driving Country emerged in the 1960s as a distinct subgenre of country music. It was heavily influenced by the lifestyle of truck drivers and the growing trucking industry in America. Artists like Dave Dudley and Red Sovine were pioneers in this genre, crafting songs that resonated with the working-class audience and celebrated the open road. The genre gained popularity through the 1970s, often intersecting with the outlaw country movement.