The Bakersfield Sound is a style of country music that originated in Bakersfield, California in the 1950s. It is characterized by its twangy, honky-tonk sound, featuring steel guitars, fiddles, and drums. It is often seen as a reaction to the slick, polished sound of Nashville country music. It is also known for its lyrical themes of heartache, loss, and hard living. Artists associated with the Bakersfield Sound include Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Dwight Yoakam.
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