Jim Lauderdale

Grammy-Winning Americana Singer-Songwriter

Jim Lauderdale is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician who has made significant contributions to the genres of country, bluegrass, and Americana music. Born on April 11, 1957, in Troutman, North Carolina, Lauderdale has released a prolific number of albums throughout his career. He is known for his ability to cross musical boundaries and for his collaborations with other artists. Lauderdale has won two Grammy Awards: one in 2002 for Best Bluegrass Album for "Lost in the Lonesome Pines" with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, and another in 2007 for Best Bluegrass Album for "The Bluegrass Diaries." His songs have been recorded by artists such as George Strait, Patty Loveless, and the Dixie Chicks. Lauderdale is also a notable figure in the Nashville songwriting community and has hosted the Americana Music Awards for several years. He continues to be an influential figure in American roots music.