About Folk Music: Grammy Winners Spotlight

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music This year's Grammy Awards was one of the rootsiest, folkiest, Americana-tinged awards yet. Not only did the closest thing to a folk band in the category take away the trophy for Album of the Year, but the buzz this year was all about roots artists like Alabama Shakes, John Fullbright, and the Lumineers (none of which won in their categories, granted, but the buzz cannot be ignored). Check out this review of the Grammys and learn more about the artists who won. Grammy Nominees and Winners in Folk Categories The 55th Annual Grammy Awards didn't deliver very many surprises or upsets, with Bonnie Raitt walking away with the Americana trophy and Steep Canyon Rangers taking it home for bluegrass. That Yo Yo Ma got one in the folk category is, perhaps, more notable. Search Related Topics:  grammy awards  folk music awards  best of 2012 All About Mumford & Sons Mumford and Sons were perhaps the biggest story of the night, taking home the trophy for the much-coveted Album of the Year award, for their release 'Babel'. Learn more about Mumford & Sons with this introductory bio. Search Related Topics:  mumford and sons  americana  folk-rock Profile: Woody Guthrie No, Woody Guthrie wasn't there to accept an award, but it's notable that the box set Woody at 100 took home the trophy for Best Boxed Set this year. Learn more about Guthrie's work with this introductory profile. Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  protest music  folk music history Bluegrass Winners: Steep Canyon Rangers This was not the first time the Steep Canyon Rangers walked off with a Grammy nod, but it was their first time doing so without the celebrity of Steve Martin attached to the project. Learn more about this great bluegrass band with this profile. Search Related Topics:  steep canyon rangers  steve martin  grammy nominees Related Searches Folk Music Music Songs Pop Music Country Music Soul Music Artists Featured Articles Get to Know Ryan Adams 'This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark' Review of Kris Kristofferson - 'Feeling Mortal' Spotlight on Townes Van Zandt's 'Sunshine Boy' New Releases to Watch All About William Elliott Whitmore   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Essential Townes Van Zandt Songs "Pancho and Lefty" "Snowing on Raton" "Tecumseh Valley"   Follow me on: Advertisement