I agree with your mention of Dolly Parton's and Patty Loveless' albums, good stuff from unlikely sources.
One of my favorite bluegrass artists is Laurie Lewis. She is an excellent vocalist and fiddler. She has a plaintive voice that was made for bluegrass.
She has roots deep into traditional bluegrass but she is able to add elements of other genres without sounding contrived. She's really good at it.
I would recommend starting with "Earth and Sky" on Rounder. It's a compilation of her own songs written prior to 1997 when it was released. Don't stop there though, she has a number of really good cds.
The sound is very good, but it's the music that I never get tired of. Great songs, vocals, fiddle and supporting musicians.
One of my favorite bluegrass artists is Laurie Lewis. She is an excellent vocalist and fiddler. She has a plaintive voice that was made for bluegrass.
She has roots deep into traditional bluegrass but she is able to add elements of other genres without sounding contrived. She's really good at it.
I would recommend starting with "Earth and Sky" on Rounder. It's a compilation of her own songs written prior to 1997 when it was released. Don't stop there though, she has a number of really good cds.
The sound is very good, but it's the music that I never get tired of. Great songs, vocals, fiddle and supporting musicians.