KnowraOutlaw countryLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Outlaw country, each with the reason it gives.All 9Related 2Narrower topic 2Compared with 5Nashville soundCompared with: Its rejection of Nashville's studio polish made it a pointed reaction to the industry's conventions.Country popCompared with: Its resistance to industry polish contrasts with country pop's crossover-oriented production.Merle HaggardRelated: Haggard’s independent stance and rough-edged sound linked him to the movement, despite his distinct style.Kris KristoffersonRelated: Kristofferson's candid writing and association with the Highwaymen linked him to its independent spirit.Willie NelsonNarrower topic: Nelson became one of its central figures through independent-minded recordings and performances.Waylon JenningsNarrower topic: Jennings was one of its central figures, and his career helped define its principles.George StraitCompared with: Strait’s career renewed traditional sounds within Nashville’s mainstream rather than through outlaw rebellion.Bill HicksCompared with: Hicks’s outsider image and anti-establishment stance invite comparison with this musical counterculture.Tammy WynetteCompared with: Its stripped-down aesthetic provides a counterpoint to the polished arrangements on many Wynette hits.