From Unhoused Busker to Headliner: The Rise of Sierra Ferrell

From performing on street corners for spare change to one of the fastest-rising artists in all of country and roots music, Sierra Ferrell has arrived.
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From performing on street corners for spare change to one of the fastest-rising artists in all of country and roots music, Sierra Ferrell has arrived.
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Everyone recognizes what Sierra Ferrel has, and wants to be a part of it. It’s like Janis Joplin in the 60’s. A lioness. Sierra isn’t just a singer and songwriter. She’s a force of nature who melds gypsy jazz and mountain music into an alluring and intoxicating concoction.
Billy Strings, Chris Scruggs, Gary Paczosa, Long Time Coming, Nate Leath, Review, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Ferrell, Stu Hibberd, Sturgill Simpson, Todd Snider, Tyler Childers
Many folks have been feverishly awaiting news on when the debut album from gypsy jazz Appalachian folk phenom Sierra Ferrell would finally emerge after signing to Rounder Records in 2019. Well now we’ve been made aware the album is coming, and it’s appropriately titled “Long Time Coming.”
Billy Strings, Chris Scruggs, Dennis Crouch, Gary Paczosa, Jerry Douglas, Long Time Coming, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Ferrell, Stu Hibberd, Tim O'Brien
We’ve been warning your ever since the West Virginia gypsy jazz ragtime roots country songbird Sierra Ferrell signed to Rounder Records last August that she was one to have on your short list for the next breakout artist from the independent country and roots realm.
Chris Scruggs, Gary Paczosa, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Ferrell, Stu Hibberd