The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can brag that you knew about them first.
Jon Wolfe wrapped up 2020 atop Texas radio with his wedding song "Heart to Steal Tonight," but in the new year he's tumbled to the four spot. This opens up the door for a new No. 1 in 2021. Who lands it? Randy Rogers Band, Curtis Grimes, and The Josh Abbott Band all look to move into the vacated spot but only one can do it...
Opening on Jan. 15, The Station Inn: Bluegrass Beacon will spotlight the four decade-old venue, a destination for bluegrass music fans from around the world and a key part of Nashville's bluegrass scene.
Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.