Jan 11, 2024
With a career spanning over four decades, Steve
Earle has proven himself a master storyteller and one
of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. In
1986, his record Guitar Town, was released to wide-spread critical
acclaim, shooting to number one on the country charts, and is
today, regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. While he first
won an audience as a country artist, it didn't take long for him to
demonstrate that designation was too narrow for him.
His rough neck poetics, outspoken and unapologetic lyrical stance,
and literate yet down to earth musings, have captivated audiences
across genres, with his music running the gamut from country,
bluegrass, and folk to the blues, roots, and rock. With 22 studio
albums under his belt, he has found room for both personal and the
political, often writing about the stuff of everyday life and the
forces that shape and define our existence. Some of his most
notable releases including his commercial breakthrough Copperhead
Road (1988), and Grammy Award winning records The Revolution
Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES
(2009).
The versatility in his discography, the strength of his work, and
consistent critical acclaim has helped Earle attract a loyal
following, who are more than happy to continue following his
stylistic evolution.
Cut from the same cloth as legendary folk singer-songwriters like
Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, Zandi
Holup's raw brand of original folk country flourishes
through raw unfiltered storytelling reminiscent of Dolly Parton and
emphasized by her emotive vocals. Her edgy, deeply emotional lyrics
and unique voice set her apart. She sings about the good, the bad,
and the ugly. Her music is a voice for the unheard.
A Grassroots following placed her on the map as snippets of demos
and unreleased songs resonated across social media in increasing
numbers. Her first release, “Wait for You,” sat at No. 1 on the
all-genre Spotify Fresh Finds playlist, amassing over a million
streams with no promotion outside of her TikTok following. Named a
2023 Artist to Watch by The Nashville Briefing, Holup signed a
publishing deal with Arthouse Entertainment and TurnTable Music in
partnership with Universal Music Publishing, and a record deal with
Big Loud Records in 2023.
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