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Wow, 25? Don't tell anybody in the music business :)

Seriously, I thought your video shows promise, the best thing you could do is pick up a cheap USB audio interface and a "large diaphragm condenser microphone" and some headphones. Set it all up, then practice without recording for a few ways to get used to the feel of singing with your audio feedback in the headphones. Once you a re comfortable, hit record..!

Here's some gear that would worthwhile to look into... adjust to your budget and taste.
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UMC204HD-BEHRINGER-U-PHORIA/dp/B00QHURLCW/ref=sr_1_14?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1496707506&sr=1-14&keywords=usb+audio+interface

and pair it with either a microphone like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Nady-SCM-800-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000R4LQ4S/ref=sr_1_12?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1496707358&sr=1-12&keywords=condenser+microphone

or get a pair of large and regular condensers like this:
https://www.amazon.com/MXL-550-551R-Microphone-Ensemble/dp/B002LASBS0/ref=sr_1_11?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1496707358&sr=1-11&keywords=condenser+microphone

Those are just suggestions, check out this guy's channel, he's got some great tips!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRnrA5GOx0

39 here. I grew up in Texas (and still live here), where it was once said by a certain Texas country singer that you get a copy of George's greatest hits cd when you get your driver's license. I was always a fan, but it ramped up in earnest my senior year in high school, about the time the first box set came out. As I put it elsewhere, I was pretty naive musically once upon a time, as I remember thinking that he was not far from hanging it up back then, as he had been at it for 15 years at the time. I was thinking that the box set was his swan song. I honestly never would have guessed that some of his greatest artistic and commercial achievements were ahead of him, including several more multi-week No. 1 singles, a couple of debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and that very box set becoming the second-biggest-selling box set of all time in any genre of music.

A fair amount of people would probably tell you he was better in the '80s, but I just don't know how that could be, because he was in-fucking-credible when I saw him. And he's still making great music even now. Radio just doesn't see fit to play it anymore, and that's their failing, not his.

This is easy. Pick up a copy of Trace by Son Volt.

Definitely country and there's a strong rock influence, too. This album has pulled a lot of people into the country camp - the reviews are universally strong. Almost everyone loves this album.

Also, you can learn to love twang. Maybe not right now, but give Trace a listen and start down the path.

You may enjoy The Music Never Stopped: The Roots of the Grateful Dead.

I picked up this tribute album somewhere, and really like it

It includes some more traditional country musicans covering songs (Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark and Junior Brown), as well Henry Rollins, or Norah Jones doing Wurlitzer Prize

William Clark Green - final this time, fool me once
(Not particularly heartbreak worthy but great gritty voice and great, sad songs)

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Joey Green - closing time
(Not gritty, but definitely soulful and acoustic sounding)

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Check out this album by Justin Haigh and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Particularly Monahans, Is It Still Cheating, Rose In Paradise (cover), The Leaving In Your Eyes

I think he's got some music you're looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/People-Like-Me-Justin-Haigh/dp/B004YWFUQY

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American Aquarium - lonely ain't easy, Wichita Falls, Tennessee

Uncle Tupelo. You might start with their anthology 89/93.

Someone already mentioned Townes Van Zandt. I'd start with his live record Live at the Old Quarter.

You might also enjoy Guy Clark. You can get his first two CDs for one price here.

Give Alan Jackson a listen, his [Greatest Hits Collection] (https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Hits-Collection-Alan-Jackson/dp/B00136NY12/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_4) that came out in 1995 is top notch.

Also I'd recommend a more recent release, Kip Moore's Slowheart.

Also, Dust on the Bottle by David Lee Murphy is a 90s classic.

I think what you might be interested in are the "Tribute" albums. Check this link and click on to see the artists: http://www.amazon.com/The-Best-Tribute-Albums/lm/VWJGQEYO4ACY

Going in the other direction are the motown covers by the "Burns Brothers" Into the Twangy-first Century and Row v. Wade sort of bluegrass/jug band. In actuality featuring Bernie Leadon et al. A real hoot. At the link: http://www.amazon.com/Into-Twangy-First-Century-Row-Wade/dp/B000FTJE8K

It looks like the album is Look Into My Teardrops.

http://conwaytwitty.com/music/look-my-teardrops

http://www.amazon.com/Conway-Twitty-Sings-Look-Teardrops/dp/B0045U3ANU

link to Brothers of the 4x4 on Amazon.

A new remixed version of the 1850 hit by Steven Foster - more traditional versions of Camptown Races is also on the album.

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - Spotify

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - iTunes

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - Deezer

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - Amazon

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - YouTube

Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - Napster
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Camptown Races / Camptown Ladies - website link

Buck Owens, Dust on Mother's Bible. http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Mothers-Bible-Owens-Buckaroos/dp/B0000DG020#

It was at the Wynn. It’s on the DVD included in this box set https://www.amazon.com/Blame-All-Roots-Garth-Brooks/dp/B00GYAP848