Anders Osborne

Anders Osborne, born on May 4, 1966, in Uddevalla, Sweden, established himself as a prominent singer-songwriter. His musical journey began in his teenage years, influenced by artists such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. He specifically adopted the Open D tuning after listening to Joni Mitchell’s album “Blue.” Osborne’s early career involved touring the United States, leading to a contract with Okeh Records in 1995. This partnership resulted in the album “Which Way to Here,” which achieved commercial success with two top-five singles, “Favorite Son” and “Pleasin’ You.” These tracks were subsequently featured in Hollywood films, and “Pleasin’ You” was later recorded by Jonny Lang.

His career continued with Shanachie Entertainment, where he released “Living Room” in 1999. This album reflected personal transitions, including a breakup, drug use, and a family bereavement. Osborne’s songwriting extended beyond his own albums, with two of his co-written songs appearing on Keb’ Mo’s Grammy Award-winning album “Slow Down” in 1999. He also had a significant achievement with Tim McGraw, who recorded his song “Watch the Wind Blow By.” This track reached number one on the country charts for two weeks and contributed to over three million album sales. Osborne has collaborated with and produced for other artists such as Tab Benoit, Mike Zito, and Johnny Sansone.

Continuing his evolution, Osborne joined Alligator Records in 2010, releasing “American Patchwork.” This album garnered critical acclaim for its emotional depth and expressive musicality. He has maintained a consistent touring schedule, performing both solo and with various groups, including North Mississippi Osborne (N.M.O), a collaboration with North Mississippi Allstars. His discography includes numerous studio albums, live recordings, and EPs, with his 17th full-length album, “Picasso’s Villa,” released recently. Osborne has also received multiple awards, including several ‘Best of the Beat Awards’ for categories like Best Guitarist, Songwriter of the Year, and Best Rock Roots Album, as well as ‘The Big Easy Music Award’ for Entertainer of the Year in 2013.