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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Harvey Thompson

Music Producer · Muscle Shoals Horns

John Stone

Singer, Guitarist · John Stone and The Trailer Park Allstars

Benny Loose Lips

Guitarist · John Stone and The Trailer Park Allstars

Roy Vogt

Bassist · Tim Watson & Black Creek

Robin Ruddy

Singer · Tim Watson & Black Creek

Tom Reynolds

Drummer · Tim Watson & Black Creek

Fred Newell

Guitarist · Tim Watson & Black Creek

Brian Fullen

Drummer · Tim Watson & Black Creek

Christopher Golden

Drummer · Tim Watson and the Southern Stars

TJ Watson

Singer, Guitarist · Tim Watson and the Southern Stars

Jack Sedman

Singer · Seafret

Upchurch

Singer, Guitarist · The Creekers

DJ Cliffy D

Rapper, DJ · The Creekers

The Kidd On Drums

Drummer · The Creekers

Durwood Black

Bassist · Moonshine Bandits

Brett "Bird" Brooks

Singer, Rapper · Moonshine Bandits

Dusty "Tex" Dahlgren

Singer, Rapper · Moonshine Bandits

Colt Strickland

Drummer · Moonshine Bandits

DJ Chopstiqs

DJ · Moonshine Bandits

Dale Betts

Singer, Keyboardist · The Second Coming

Richard "Hombre" Price

Bassist · The Second Coming

John Meeks

Drummer · Blues Messengers

Brother Bird

Singer, Guitarist

Kohnosuke Sakazaki

Singer, Guitarist

Mickey Hayes

Bassist · David Allan Coe Band

Kimberly Hastings

Singer, Drummer · David Allan Coe Band

Cecil Allen Moore

Guitarist · David Allan Coe Band

Scott Stufflebam

Drummer · David Allan Coe Band

Steve “Beef” Wood

Guitarist · David Allan Coe Band

Dave Bainbridge

Drummer, Keyboardist · The Project

Will Ivy

Flat Worms

Jamie Leonhart

Singer, Composer

Mike Musick

Singer, Keyboardist

Brett Vargason

Drummer · Roads to Rome

Kevin O'Neal

Bassist, Music Producer · Roads to Rome

Adam Searan

Singer · Roads to Rome

Jamelle Fraley

Singer · Carrie Underwood Backing Band

Brandon Fraley

Music Producer · Two Story Road

Nikki Leonti

Singer · Carrie Underwood Backing Band

Rich Skillz

Drummer, Music Producer · Nikki & Rich

Andrea Thomas

Singer · Carrie Underwood Backing Band

James Donovan

Guitarist, Composer

Cham

Singer · Infinite Mass

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Singer, Guitarist

Sarah Shook

Singer, Guitarist · Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

Violina Misteriosa

Composer · Festus Clamrod and The El Sobrante Twangers

Sam Bass

Bassist, Composer · The Fungi Ensemble

Mike Hartnett

Guitarist, Bassist · Rehab

Demun Jones

Guitarist, Rapper · Rehab

Denny Campbell

Singer · Rehab

Lamar Williams Jr.

Singer

Caleb Melvin

Drummer · Rehab

Taylor Robins

Guitarist · Rehab

Danny Boone

Singer, Rapper · Rehab

Judith Holofernes

Singer, Guitarist · Wir sind Helden

Derek Greenberg

Guitarist · Beanpole

Dave Cohen

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Big & Rich

Keio Stroud

Drummer · Big & Rich

Zach Bolen

Singer, Guitarist · Citizens

Nathan Furtado

Bassist · Citizens

Sid Ramin

Drummer, Keyboardist

Jake Delaney

Bassist · Luke Combs Band

Robert Williford

Singer, Guitarist · Luke Combs Band

Jimmy Buchanan

Del McCoury and The Dixie Pals

David Parmley

Singer, Guitarist · Parmley & McCoury

Edgar Meyer

Bassist, Composer · Strength in Numbers

Billy Edwards

Singer · Mac Wiseman & The Shenandoah Cut-Ups

Udell McPeak

Guitarist · Mac Wiseman & The Shenandoah Cut-Ups

Clarence "Tater" Tate

Singer · Mac Wiseman & The Shenandoah Cut-Ups

Amos Garren

Bassist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Art Wooten

Singer · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Wilene "Sally Ann" Forrester

Singer · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Curley Bradshaw

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Jack Youngblood

Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Yates Green

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Tom Ewing

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Dana Cupp

Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Bill Box

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Kenny Baker

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Carlos Brock

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Charlie Cline

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Jack Cooke

Singer, Bassist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Bessie Lee Mauldin

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Leslie Sandy

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Joe Stuart

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Gordon Terry

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Jack Thompson

Bassist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Buck Trent

Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Benny Williams

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Tex Willis

Singer, Guitarist · Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Terry Clarke

Singer · Jason Crest

Miriam Stockley

Singer · Praise

Arto Tunçboyacıyan

Singer, Drummer · System of a Down

Guilherme Monteiro

Singer, Guitarist · Forro in the Dark

Terry Kane

Music Producer · Trinity Hi-Fi

Cheb Mami

Singer, Keyboardist