West Virginia-born Sierra Ferrell, a multi-genre roots artist, has won Americana's Emerging Act Award. Known for her debut LP, "Long Time Coming," and dynamic live shows, she's collaborated with Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show.
Nickel Creek, formed in San Diego by siblings Sean and Sara Watkins with Chris Thile, evolved from bluegrass to an eclectic acoustic mix. Known for virtuoso skills, three-part harmonies, and Grammy-winning album "This Side", they've collaborated with Alison Krauss and more, maintaining sporadic performances into the 2020s.
Born in Colorado in 1993, The String Cheese Incident is acclaimed for their musical integrity and community spirit. With 11 albums and 7 DVDs, their style blends rock with hints of folk and bluegrass. Known for energetic live shows and philanthropy. Popular tracks include "Believe" and "Song In My Head".
Born in Johannesburg and based in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a celebrated indie-folk artist known for his hits and a Grammy-nominated album. He has also performed with US symphony orchestras.
Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass blends rock energy with traditional string music, topping charts with albums like "If Sorrows Swim." Winners at Telluride 2006, they've collaborated with acts like the Avett Brothers and hit major festivals. Known for relentless touring and eclectic sounds.
Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin star and solo artist, is a Grammy winner and Rock Hall inductee. Known for global musical influences, he has collaborated with stars like Phil Collins and Alison Krauss.
Colorado-based Leftover Salmon, born from a 1989 Boulder merger, mix bluegrass and rock. Known for late '90s hits and major-label albums, they tour widely and won acclaim with albums like Aquatic Hitchhiker.
Grammy-winning The Infamous Stringdusters, known for a blend of bluegrass & rock, excel in their 9th album "Rise Sun." They mix jazz, funk, & country.
Chris Thile, a virtuoso mandolin player and composer from Oceanside, CA, popularized progressive bluegrass with Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. Known for Grammy-winning albums like "This Side" and "All Ashore," he collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and hosted NPR's "Live from Here."
Colorado's Yonder Mountain String Band, known for pioneering jam-grass, features founding members & fiddler Allie Kral. Known for live music innovation & intricate bluegrass style.
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, from NYC, blends bluegrass, jazz, classical, and world music. Known for Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, he’s won multiple Grammys and produced influential albums like "UFO Tofu." Collaborators include Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and wife Abigail Washburn.
Born in Alabama, Emmylou Harris, a singer known for her crystal-clear voice, melds country and rock, influenced by Gram Parsons. Known for hits like "If I Could Only Win Your Love," her albums span styles from folk to alternative rock. Notable works include "Pieces of the Sky" and "Wrecking Ball." She's collaborated with Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Mark Knopfler, earning critical and commercial acclaim.
Grammy-winning bluegrass icon Peter Rowan, born in Massachusetts, mixes folk, rock, and Tex-Mex in his music. Known for bands like Earth Opera and Old & in the Way, and hits like "New Moon Rising." Collaborated with Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice, and Flaco Jiménez.
