For many musicians in the Americana and bluegrass worlds, stories of how they found their way to the late, great John Hartford are quite similar: An eye-opening, life-changing musical moment sparked by the witty, vibrant tunes of the Grammy-winning, river and steamboat-obsessed, flatfoot dancing legend. Hartford discarded norms and let his experiences, influences, and sense of humor shine, all while playing multiple instruments on a virtuosic level.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman’s anticipated new album, Common Nation of Sorrow, is out today via Signature Sounds. Stream/purchase HERE

Rachel Baiman is known for “testing music's potential to carry a timely message” (NPR), and now, she is sharing “Joke’s On Me,” the first single off her forthcoming ‘Cycles’ album due June 11 via Signature Sounds. Listen here: youtu.be/H_2aKuRNObU

In many ways, Shame, the new album from 27-year-old Nashville Americana songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman, is an exploration of growing up female in America.