honky tonk
13 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making honky tonk. start at whatever level you're standing on.
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level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making honky tonk?
Kitty Wells, Bonnie Guitar, Loretta Lynn, Jean Shepard, Jo Ann Castle, and Amber Digby are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/honky-tonk/girls lists 13, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making honky tonk?
Further out, try Kitty Wells and Emily Nenni.
Where should I start with honky tonk?
Start with Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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