Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale launched his prolific recording career in 1986, a journey that has seen him release 31 studio albums to date, establishing him as a cornerstone of Americana music. His early career saw him relocating to Nashville in 1979 to pursue music, followed by a move to New York City where he joined Floyd Domino’s band and began performing solo. In 1980, he initiated a significant collaboration with Buddy Miller. Lauderdale also gained industry experience working at Rolling Stone magazine and assisting photographer Annie Leibovitz.

Lauderdale’s impact on roots music was further solidified with multiple Grammy Award recognitions. In 1999, he earned a Grammy nomination for ‘I Feel Like Singing Today,’ a collaborative album with bluegrass icon Ralph Stanley. This success was followed by a Grammy Award win in 2002 for Best Bluegrass Album for ‘Lost in the Lonesome Pines,’ also with Ralph Stanley. That same year, Lauderdale was recognized by the Americana Music Awards, winning both Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (Songwriter).

In April 2018, Lauderdale signed with Yep Roc Records, leading to the release of ‘Jim Lauderdale and Roland White,’ a compilation of previously lost 1979 recordings, showcasing his enduring musical legacy.