Blending elements of folk, pop and roots-rock, Seattle based singer-songwriter Ian McFeron effortlessly creates a groove that is all his own.

Caitlin Rose
"The Stand-In"
ATO

From the rock-guitar riff of the opening song to the muted horn of the closing track, Nashville singer Caitlin Rose makes clear she's on solid musical ground with "The Stand-In."

For over thirty years, Midwestern singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo has travelled the United States, giving voice to the people and places of what he has called "unmetropolitan America."

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell took the Peabody Opera House stage on Sunday night, proving to an appreciative St. Louis audience that authentic country music is indeed still alive and well.

Tift Merritt is a rare artist: a talented and passionate songwriter, yet an authentic and down-to-earth woman as well.

Kris Kristofferson
"Feeling Mortal"
KK Records

Many songwriters lead storied lives, no doubt, but few are as successful and iconic as Kris Kristofferson.

Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul is a keen observer of the world around him, drawing a wealth of captivating songs from the people he's known and the places he's been.

In the world of folk music, Lucy Kaplansky's voice is well-known, despite her not having the name recognition that she deserves.

As if the title alone weren't indicative enough, a quick look at the cover art and it's easy to see that "Songs in Red and Gray" is an album with an autumn theme. It is the perfect soundtrack for a fall day, be it a bright, sun-dappled October afternoon or a dreary, rainy November morning.

Beth Orton
"Sugaring Season"
Anti-

Capable of creating both lush, verdant landscapes of sound and sparse, haunting ballads, Beth Orton is a master of the acoustic guitar-driven, folk-pop song.