Best Folk Song

Written in 1908 by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, this iconic American song is traditionally sung during the seventh-inning stretch at baseball games across the United States.

Written by Stephen Foster and published posthumously in 1864, this parlor song features a waltz tempo and remains a quintessential example of nineteenth-century American popular music.

This traditional American folk ballad of Appalachian origin was first recorded commercially in the 1920s and features a memorable melody commonly sung in a traditional 3/4 waltz tempo.

Townes Van Zandt's 1968 debut album on Poppy Records established the Texas singer-songwriter as a significant voice in American folk and country music with his stark, literary approach.

Popularized by country musician Ernest Tubb in the mid-twentieth century, this classic track utilizes a waltz tempo to celebrate a romantic, sweeping journey across the Lone Star State.

A 2020 archival release by singer-songwriter Gillian Welch, comprising three volumes of previously unreleased demos and outtakes drawn from across her recording career.

This traditional Scottish folk song became globally popular in the late nineteenth century and is widely recognized today for its nostalgic lyrics and memorable waltz-like 3/4 meter.

Annie's Song is a folk ballad written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver. Released in 1974, it was inspired by his relationship with his then-wife, Annie Martell, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The recording is distinguished by its flowing m...

Written in 1912 by Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott, and George Graff Jr., this nostalgic tune uses a gentle waltz tempo and remains an enduring cultural anthem celebrating Irish heritage.

2018 second studio album by Saskatchewan-born singer Colter Wall, rooted in Western folk and prairie themes drawn from his Canadian Plains upbringing.

Adopted as the official state song of Missouri in 1949, this piece gained national prominence because it was frequently played at public events by President Harry S. Truman during his term.

Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan is a four-disc compilation album released in 2012 as a benefit for Amnesty International. The album features over 75 contemporary and classic artists, including Miley Cyrus, Adele, and Dave Matthews Band, covering the extensive catalog of Bob Dylan. It was p...

Tower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Cohen is a 1995 tribute album dedicated to the catalog of Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The album features major pop and rock artists such as Elton John, Bono, Don Henley, Billy Joel, and Aaron Neville performing their interpretations of Cohen's compos...

Tyler Childers' 'Canyon Songs' is a collection of hauntingly beautiful acoustic ballads that showcase his exceptional songwriting and vocal talent. The album's sparse production and intimate atmosphere create a deeply moving listening experience, rooted in Appalachian folk traditions. 'Canyon Songs'...