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!

Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan have enjoyed a rapid ascension to the top of the indie folk world with their virtuosity in folk music, capturing the attention of both hardcore traditionalists and newcomers. With their greatest weapons being their close-knit vocal harmonies and their intricate guitar work, their work marks a departure from bro-country and foot-stomping folk acts of recent years, often being compared to Simon and Garfunkel.

The Canadian folk and alt-rock singer is known for his progressive messages for social justice, the environment, politics, and welcoming spirituality, as much as he is for the sheer volume of material put out over 40 years. With over 300 songs recorded for 30 album releases, this hard-working rocker has seen 20 of these records achieve platinum status. With his 2014 autobiography, Rumours of Glory: A Memoir praised for its eloquence and humanity, Cockburn represents the best of the Canadian spirit.

The Cowboy Junkies heady blend of folk, country, and blues with a dreamy pop quality lies at the intersection between the old school Americana legends and the new school of poetic, hazy rock championed by the likes of The Velvet Underground. The ever-popular genre-bending outfit is hitting the road on tour, bringing their sleepy siren songs along for the ride.