Where alternative country runs into trouble is its tendency to ignore what's durable about country in favor of its stereotypical hay-bales-and-whiskey-bottles shtick.
Country favors its stereotypes, whisky, hay bales and such.
Alternative country doesn't ignore whats already durable about country.
The man was riding a bull at the western rodeo competition.
there is absolutely no contact between corporate and public-interest lobbyists and state attorneys general.
There is a man smoking a cigarette.
The woman is sitting at home reading a book.
The country chicken isn't fried at all.
The men are standing at a wall.