Folk, World, & Country Artists & the Gear They Use

Folk, World, & Country brings together a rich blend of musical traditions rooted in storytelling, culture, and authenticity. Whether it’s the acoustic strumming of folk, the regional rhythms of world music, or the twang of classic country, this genre is grounded in acoustic instruments and heartfelt expression. Discover the artists keeping these traditions alive and the gear they use to do it.

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Cindy Kallet

Singer

Angeline Morrison

Singer, Music Producer · The Mighty Sceptres

Emily Jones

Singer, Guitarist · Emily and Angeline

Jim Photoglo

Singer · Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Ernest Tubb

Singer

Tom T. Hall

Singer

Stan Thorn

Keyboardist · Shenandoah

Charley Pride

Guitarist · Artists of Then, Now & Forever

Jim Smoak

Singer · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

BoA

Singer, Keyboardist

Dave Innis

Keyboardist · Restless Heart

Ed Bruce

Singer

Doug Kershaw

Singer

Kelela

Singer, Music Producer

Gary LeMaster

Guitarist · Sons of the Pioneers

Ken Lattimore

Singer · Sons of the Pioneers

Ricky Boen

Sons of the Pioneers

Trent Willmon

Singer

Mark Abbott

Bassist · Sons of the Pioneers

Jessica Andrews

Singer

Pony Bradshaw

Joshua Bright

Singer, Guitarist

Chris Latham

Audio Engineer

Will Courtney

Singer, Guitarist · The World Record

Dhafer Youssef

Singer, Music Producer · Uri Caine Ensemble

J.C. "Cleo" Davis

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Robbie Schaefer

Singer · Eddie From Ohio

Prabhu Edouard

Singer, Composer · Tomorrow Comes The Harvest

Noah Georgeson

Singer, Guitarist · Megapuss

Rishi Rich

Singer, Music Producer · The Rishi Rich Project

Rob McCoury

Singer, Guitarist · The Travelin' McCourys

Peter Mulvey

Singer

Jake Sommers

Drummer · Luke Combs Band

Billy Gilman

Singer

Adam Skatula

Citizens

Stonewall Jackson

Singer

Nate Garvey

Keyboardist · Citizens

Tobias Rauscher

Guitarist, Composer

Bryce Covert

Guitarist · Citizens

WhiteWater Ramble

Maria Răducanu

Singer, Guitarist

Lawanda Brown

Family Brown

Thierry Manière

Les Fatals Picards

Van Stephenson

Guitarist · Blackhawk

Joe Hayden

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

King Williams

Audio Engineer

Sam Karpienia

Singer, Guitarist · Gacha Empega

Jake Mathews

Singer

Daisy Durham

Keyboardist · Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Otha Young

Guitarist, Music Producer

Kitty Durham

Singer, Guitarist · Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Mic Christopher

Singer, Guitarist

Alain Bashung

Singer, Guitarist

Gary Morse

Guitarist · McBride & The Ride

Becky Stark

Singer · The Living Sisters

Steve Gibson

Guitarist, Music Producer

Ron Caswell

Beat Circus

Sara Diamond

Singer · Clique Girlz

Mike Bradley

Music Producer

Donn Reynolds

Roger Limb

Keyboardist, Composer

DJ XXtreme

Chapter 11

Emily Frantz

Singer, Guitarist · Watchhouse

Joel Feeney

Composer

Ibrahim Tangara

Audio Engineer

Message to Bears

Guitarist, Composer

Topsy Chapman

Singer, Music Producer · New Breed Brass Band

Cary Park

Guitarist · Boy Howdy

Anne Roos

Guitarist · Meau (Live band)

Dan Rothchild

Singer, Bassist · Heart

Michel De Coster

Bassist · De Mens

Martin Parker

Drummer · Billy Hill

Ellery Durgin

Audio Engineer

John Jennings

Guitarist, Music Producer

Amanda Wilkinson

Singer · The Wilkinsons

Jim Joe Greedy

Angry Johnny and The Killbillies

Mat McHugh

Guitarist · The Beautiful Girls

Sleepy Animal Kaisla

Angry Johnny and The Killbillies

Dide Marfurt

Guitarist · Dead Brothers

Bessyl Duhon

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Billy Hill

Gerald Evans

Singer · Sunday Valley

Tonya Ginnetti

Audio Engineer

Tony Garnier

Bassist · Neverending Tour Band

Chuck Seitz

Audio Engineer

Ulla Straus

Singer, Composer

Thomas Busby

Guitarist · Busby Marou

Jeremy Marou

Guitarist · Busby Marou

Bill Mcdonald

Bassist · Frente!

Jamie Barrier

Guitarist · The Pine Hill Haints

Simon Austin

Guitarist · Frente!

Tim Connor

Bassist · Frente!

Nancy Blossom

Singer · Fifty Foot Hose

Chabuca Granda

Singer, Guitarist

Brad Durden

Keyboardist · Artimus Pyle Band

Philip Bowen

Singer, Guitarist

John Williamson

Singer, Guitarist