Sierra Ferrell

Sierra Ferrell is a singer-songwriter and country/folk artist whose eyes and ears are set to a remarkably wide range of styles and textures that span across time as well as geography. It was perhaps the years she put in as a touring musician that helped hone her appreciation of a variety of styles, including bluegrass (she is a native of West Virginia), classic country, and old time jazz, as well as traditions from outside the US, such as mariachi, Roma music, tango, and so on. Her music can be an omnivore's feast that way, not to mention the way she channels the country music of the early to mid 20th century, both in style and voicing. She is a talented songwriter and a terrific vocalist who adjusts her delivery to the subtleties of her songs. The initial pair of albums she released in the '10s are also well worth checking out.