1. Perry Blake (1970)

Folk Singer

Folk-influenced Irish songwriter and singer whose albums include Still Life, Songs for Someone, and California. His compositions are known for their slow tempos and soft, wistful vocals.

2. Anna Graceman (1999)

Folk Singer

Folk singer who finished in sixth place on the 2011 season of America's Got Talent. She released the hit single "Paradise."

3. M Ward (1973)

Folk Singer

Born Matthew Stephen Ward, he is an Americana and folk musician known for his albums Transistor Radio, Post-War, Hold Time, and A Wasteland Champion. He also formed the folk duo...

4. David Myles (1981)

Folk Singer

Independent musician who plays folk jazz and soul music starting with his 2005 debut album, Together and Alone. In 2013 he released In the Nighttime. He has won Juno awards,...

5. Emre Sertkaya (1970)

Folk Singer

Turkish singer who is known for his pop and folk style of music. He is most recognized for his hit 2018 singles including "Minnet Eylemem" and "Sevdanin Yollari". He is...

6. Lucy Rose (1989)

Folk Singer

Singer who rocketed to fame after the release of her debut album Like I Used To in September 2012. Her music has been featured on numerous television shows including Skins,...

7. Dolan Ellis (1935)

Folk Singer

Appointed Arizona's Official State Balladeer in 1966. He wrote more than 300 songs about Arizona and the American Southwest.

8. Alan Doyle (1970)

Folk Singer

Best known as a lead singer of the folk/rock group Great Big Sea, he is a musician and actor who appeared in the feature films Robin Hood and Winter's Tale.

9. John Stewart (1939)

Folk Singer

Key figure in the American folk music movement of the 1960s. He wrote "Daydream Believer," The Monkees' smash hit from 1967. 

10. Dana Foote (1995)

Folk Singer

Indie folk singer and lead vocalist of the group Sir Chloe. The group released their breakout single, "Animal," in 2019. They released the follow-up single, "Michelle," the same year.

11. Julie Fowlis (1979)

Folk Singer

Famous for her Scottish Gaelic vocal performances and for her proficiency on multiple musical instruments, she released five solo albums between 2005 and 2014 and also performed and recorded with...

12. Forest Blakk (1996)

Folk Singer

Canadian singer and songwriter who mixes urban folk sound with ballads. In 2017, he released his debut single, "Love Me." He is also known for the songs "Where I First...

13. Lillie Mae (1991)

Folk Singer

Folk and country music performer who is recognized for songs such as "Over the Hill and Through the Woods" and "Terlingua Girl." She is also known for performing fiddle and guitar.

14. Imany (1979)

Folk Singer

French singer who first rose to fame in 2008 when she began singing in the Beau Lounge. She then released the debut album Shape of a Broken Heart in 2011...

15. Davey Graham (1940)

Folk Singer

Seminal figure in the 1960s British folk music revival who was a major influence on British rockers, including Jimmy Page.

16. Michael Hurley (1941)

Folk Singer

American singer and multi-instrumentalist with strong ties to the famed Greenwich Village folk scene of the 60's and 70's. He has recorded more than 20 albums during his career, including...

17. Tommy Fleming (1971)

Folk Singer

One of Ireland's biggest singers of the mid-2000s who sang renditions of classics like "Isle of Innisfree" and "Scorn Not His Simplicity."

18. Elin Fflur (1984)

Folk Singer

Welsh-language folk singer best known for albums such as Hafana and Y Goreuon.

19. Elizabeth Hummel (1970)

Folk Singer

Singer-songwriter who has made a name for herself in the American folk scene with albums like American Stories and Teach Me. She has often worked with producer Brian Castillo, with...

20. Peter Combe (1948)

Folk Singer

Australian musician who has become one of the most successful creators of children's music of his time with Platinum-selling albums like Toffee Apple. The album won was awarded the very...

21. Raffi (1948)

Folk Singer

Egyptian-born Canadian children's musician with almost five decades of successful albums. He is perhaps best known for his hit singles like "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone." He is also a passionate...

22. Steve Tannen (1968)

Folk Singer

American singer and guitarist best known as one half of the folk-pop duo The Weepies. Additionally, he is a solo artist who has released records like Big Señorita (2000) and Stopped...

23. Leandro Robin (1970)

Folk Singer

Argentinean folk music performer who is recognized for songs such as "Soltero," "Es Problema Mio," and "Apuesta Sin Acierto." He has gone on to garner more than 50,000 followers on his eltuculeandro...

24. Ben Caplan (1986)

Folk Singer

Known for his rugged, raspy, and charismatic voice, he is a folklore singer and songwriter who performs a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, piano, and melodica during his live...

25. Alexander James Adams (1962)

Folk Singer

American Celtic singer-songwriter who plays many instruments like the fiddle and guitar.

26. Neil Byrne (1977)

Folk Singer

Irish folk singer who first rose to fame as a member of the legendary singing group Celtic Thunder. He then went on to form the duo Byrne and Kelly with...

27. Michael Trent (1977)

Folk Singer

Singer and multi-instrumentalist most famous for performing in the folk rock duo Shovels & Rope, whose single "Birmingham" won an AMA Award for Song of the Year. He is also...

28. Jon Boden (1977)

Folk Singer

Folk singer and musician best recognized as the lead singer and arranger for the contemporary English folk band Bellowhead. Recognized as a skilled fiddle player, he also makes up one-half...

29. Robin Pecknold (1986)

Folk Singer

Singer and guitarist most famous for being the frontman and primary songwriter for the indie-folk band Fleet Foxes. He and the band have earned widespread acclaim for releases like the...

30. Saban Saulic (1951)

Folk Singer

Referred to as "The King of Folk," he was popular in Yugoslavia and Bulgaria during the 1970s. He released numerous albums spanning over his five-decade career.

31. Bill Morrissey (1951)

Folk Singer

Folk musician who released 12 albums. He was focused on the poverty of decaying New England mill towns.

32. Mila Islam (1978)

Folk Singer

Bangladeshi singer known to fans for her fusion of folk and pop. She is most famous for releases like 2006's Fele Asha and 2009's Redefined.

33. Sandrayati Fay (1970)

Folk Singer

Singer and guitarist who became a rising name in Indonesian folk music with the release of her acclaimed debut album, Bahasa Hati (2017). The same year, she was part of the DARAMUDA...

34. Lisa Wagner (1994)

Folk Singer

One half of the Austrian sister act the MonaLisa Twins. She and her sister Mona have gained more than 180,000 YouTube subscribers posting song covers of The Beatles, The Beach...

35. Kevin Kaarl (2000)

Folk Singer

Folk singer and songwriter whose 2019 debut album Hasta el Fin Del Mundo spawned the singles "Si Supieras" and "Vámonos a Marte." He has gone on to amass more than 1.1 million...

36. Daniela Spector (1970)

Folk Singer

Independent Israeli artist who became known in December 2014 after the release of her popular Hebrew album All the Really Beautiful Things. 

37. George Ezra (1993)

Folk Singer

Best known for his hit song "Budapest," this British vocalist and songwriter released his debut solo album, Wanted on Voyage, in 2014. The certified gold recording peaked at #3 on...

38. Rebecca Newman (1981)

Folk Singer

Otherwise known as the People's Soprano, she is a classical singer renowned around the United Kingdom. Her 2014 album Dare to Dream charted at number 1 on the UK Classics...

39. Rachael Sage (1985)

Folk Singer

Singer, songwriter, producer, and founder of MPress Records who would release 12 full-length solo albums between 1996 and 2016. Performing Songwriter magazine named her one of the Top 100 Independent...

40. Russian Red (1985)

Folk Singer

Singer and guitarist who has won global acclaim with indie pop releases like I Love Your Glasses (2008), Agent Cooper (2014) and Karaoke (2017). She has received many awards, including the...

41. Jonathan Clay (1985)

Folk Singer

Singer-songwriter who broke out as a solo artist in the late 2000's when his songs were featured on MTV shows like The Hills and The Real World. He later formed...

42. Taylor Goldsmith (1985)

Folk Singer

American singer and guitarist most famous for being the frontman for the folk-rock band Dawes. In 2011, he recorded an album with Middle Brother, which features members of Deer Tick...

43. Mark Andrew (1985)

Folk Singer

Singer first known for auditioning to the Voice as part of Team Shakira. He later made it to the top 16 in the 14th season of American Idol.

44. Amrit Maan (1992)

Folk Singer

Singer-songwriter and actor with a debut song called "Desi Da Drum" which immediately launched the beginning of a successful career. In 2018, he released a long awaited single called "Difference."

45. Maja Marijana (1972)

Folk Singer

Pop and folk singer who gained fame in Yugoslav countries after making her debut in 1992.

46. Aoife O'donovan (1982)

Folk Singer

Folk and bluegrass singer best known as the frontwoman for the band Crooked Still. Her songs have been featured on TV series like HBO's True Blood.

47. Marika Hackman (1992)

Folk Singer

Singer and multi-instrumentalist who made a splash in the English folk scene with her debut album We Slept at Last in 2014. That year, she was the recipient of the...

48. Cary Brothers (1973)

Folk Singer

Singer-songwriter who gained national attention for his song "Blue Eyes." It was featured on the Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling Garden State soundtrack.

49. Allison Strong (1990)

Folk Singer

American pop singer, songwriter, and actress who has gained famed thanks to her roles on Broadway in shows like Bye Bye Birdie, Mamma Mia!, and for her voice-over work in Dora and...

50. Taylor Mitchell (1990)

Folk Singer

Canadian folk singer who was tragically killed after being attacked by coyotes while hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in 2009. She was considered a promising young talent whose...