In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

Viral country-rock stars The Red Clay Strays are hitting the road this year! The group from Mobile, Alabama, found massive viral success in late 2022 with their single Wondering Why, leading to their first-ever appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 and a record deal with RCA. After winning Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards in 2024, they are definitely one to watch!

Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell is hitting the road, extending her 2024 'Shoot For The Moon' tour into 2025! Now with 4 Grammy awards under her belt, including Best Americana Album for 'Trail of Flowers', Ferrel is without a doubt a shining star in the American roots genre. Don't miss the chance to hear her spellbinding vocals as she hits a stage near you.

Alejandro Rose-Garcia (aka Shakey Graves) is one of Americana's real cult favorites. Since he first emerged in 2011 with his debut Roll Your Bones, he's been honing his lo-fi mix of country, blues and rock 'n' roll with understated ease, using bandcamp as one of his major selling platforms. Don't miss Shakey on the road this year, heading to a venue near you!

The Lumineers are back with a brand-new tour and album! Titled Automatic, the folk-rock trio from Denver, Colorado, brings their signature acoustic-based Americana sound, blending elements of folk, gospel, heartland rock, and narrative-driven country, all with captivating rhythmic twists and turns. Don't miss your chance to see them live when they head your way!

The three Ohio natives who make up the folk band Caamp are hitting the road this summer with a new tour! Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2016, the trio has made numerous festival appearances, including Firefly Music Festival, Mo Pop Festival, and Pickathon. They've also embarked on a nationwide tour with sell-out dates and scored a No. 1 hit with their single Peach Fuzz in 2019. Now, they're gearing up for another epic tour this year, you won't want to miss it!