Rock 'n' roll and country go hand in hand, as shown by these four underrated rock tunes that have influenced our favorite country artists.

outlaw country's roots can still be seen today, in artists whose sound is decidedly outside the mainstream. Flip through the slideshow below for 18 essential tracks for any outlaw country playlist ...

Many artists have put their spin on the song including ... The album pre-dated the Outlaw Country era by a few years but you can hear the beginnings of the iconic sound in this recording.

Canadian country artist and retired army veteran, Dallas Alexander, continues unfolding his journey with the release of his ...