Six+ of the best: modern country/bluegrass

Disclaimer: I'm no expert, and not even in touch with the scene. It's years since I'd tune in to CMC or go to country gigs. These are just songs from the genre(s) that I love and you might like or love, too.

1. "A Guy Walks Into A Bar" - Tyler Farr [USA]

Lyrical genius - no joke (despite the title).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hVqG44A6No

2. "If I Die Young" - The Band Perry [USA]

Winsome vocals contrasted with a kinda morbid old-timey vibe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM

3. "James River Blues" - Old Crow Medicine Show [USA]

Authentic, moving and just a great piece of music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaRIkX1JfEY

4. "What I Did Last Night" - Catherine Britt [Australia]

The line about the astronaut tickles me every time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzSvgZBjPF8

5. "Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier" - Corb Lund [Canada]

I'm a sucker for bittersweet history, esp. when it's this cleverly, catchily told.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiMUOuYUy1w

6. "Sort Of Dunno Nothin'" - Pete Denahy [Australia]

Had to throw a comedy number in to lighten the mood :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_veIGGP1Uh4

Was harder than ever to limit myself to six, so I'm gonna cheat... 

7. "Highwomen" by The Highwomen + Yola [USA (+ England)]

Amazingly outdoes its inspiration, the legendary ballad "Highwayman". This song sends shivers down my spine. "My mother asked me if that ride was worth my life..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ-YnfYK_Pk