4 Rock Covers by Country Artists That Are (Arguably) as Good as the Original [Video]

Country music and rock songs are more alike than you may think. When it comes to country singers covering rock, there are certain similarities that make it all work—mainly, the storytelling. Country music is known for telling a story, and so is rock; it only makes sense that bluegrass, country, and Americana singers would cover rock songs. Here are four artists who made rock and roll their own.

Molly Tuttle — “Olympia, WA” (Rancid)

Bluegrass and folk guitarist Molly Tuttle recorded a cover of Rancid’s “Olympia, WA” in 2020 that showcases her delightful vocals and expert guitar playing. The original track comes from Rancid’s third studio album, …And Out Come the Wolves from 1995, and features the band’s classic ska punk sound. Tuttle’s take on this rock song transforms it into an acoustic folk delight, and fans in the comments of the music videoagree. One fan wrote, “As an avid fan of Rancid, you …