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Jim Lauderdale is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known as an Americana music champion who has released multiple albums and collaborated with notable artists.
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Request A ShowLauderdale engaged in a creative partnership with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, co-writing songs like 'Headed for the Hills,' 'Patchwork River,' and 'Reason and Rhyme.' He also participated in the American Beauty Project, reimagining Grateful Dead's 1970 albums.
Lauderdale released the album 'Wait 'til Spring' with Donna the Buffalo in 2003 and has collaborated with them extensively at events like MerleFest.
Lauderdale supplied hits to George Jones as a songwriter.
Lauderdale wrote 'Hole in My Head' for the Dixie Chicks, co-written with Buddy Miller.
Lauderdale supplied hits to Elvis Costello as a songwriter and has toured with him.
Lauderdale wrote 'Sparkle' for Vince Gill.
Lauderdale supplied hits to Shelby Lynne as a songwriter.
Lauderdale has written numerous songs for George Strait, including 'The King of Broken Hearts,' 'Where the Sidewalk Ends,' 'I Wasn't Fooling Around,' 'Stay Out of My Arms,' 'Nobody Has to Get Hurt,' 'What Am I Waiting For,' 'Do the Right Thing,' 'We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This,' 'One of You,' 'What Do You Say to That,' 'Don't Make Me Come Over There (and Love You),' 'Twang,' 'I Gotta Get to You,' and 'Two More Wishes.'
Lauderdale has written multiple songs for Gary Allan, including 'Forever And A Day,' 'Wake Up Screaming,' 'What's On My Mind,' and 'We Touched the Sun.'
Lauderdale wrote 'What's on My Mind' for Blake Shelton.
Lauderdale has written songs for Patty Loveless, including 'Halfway Down,' 'To Feel That Way at All,' and 'You Don't Seem To Miss Me.'
Lauderdale co-wrote 'Gonna Get a Life' for Mark Chesnutt, which became a number one hit in 1995.
Lauderdale hosts 'The Buddy & Jim Show' with Buddy Miller on SiriusXM Outlaw Country.
Lauderdale serves as the musical host for the weekly Americana music show 'Music City Roots,' web-streamed live from The Factory at Franklin.
Lauderdale signed with Yep Roc Records in April 2018 and has released albums through the label, including 'Time Flies' and 'Jim Lauderdale and Roland White.'
James Russell Lauderdale was born on April 11, 1957, in Troutman, North Carolina. His parents, Barbara Ann Lauderdale and Dr. Wilbur “Chap” Chapman Lauderdale, were both singers. His mother was a public school and piano teacher, and music director/organist at their church. His father was a minister in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Virginia. Lauderdale grew up in Due West, South Carolina, where he developed an interest in music, learning drums at age 11, harmonica at 13, and banjo at 15. During his early years, he was influenced by artists like Ralph Stanley and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
After college, Lauderdale moved to Nashville in 1979 to pursue a recording career. He later relocated to New York City, joining Floyd Domino’s band and performing as a solo artist. In 1980, he met and collaborated with Buddy Miller. Lauderdale also worked at Rolling Stone magazine, sometimes assisting photographer Annie Leibovitz. His career progressed to Los Angeles, where he joined the touring production of “Pump Boys and Dinettes” and became involved in the local music scene. John Ciambotti became his manager, leading to an unreleased album for CBS influenced by the Bakersfield sound. He later secured a publishing deal with Reprise and moved back to Nashville.
Lauderdale established his own record label, Sky Crunch, in 2013 to manage his album releases. In April 2018, he signed with Yep Roc Records. He has released 31 studio albums since 1986, including significant collaborations. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists, such as George Strait, Gary Allan, Elvis Costello, Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, and Patty Loveless.
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