Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch is an American singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian country traditions into spare, acoustic arrangements. She writes narrative songs with plainspoken lyrics and traditional-sounding melodies, frequently performing with longtime musical partner David Rawlings on guitar and harmony vocals. Her sound is characterized by understated production, close vocal harmonies, and a focus on roots-oriented songcraft.