From Rosanne Cash to Johnny Cash, Ani Difranco to Rhonda Vincent, the coal miners to the Weepies, 2006 was absolutely wrought with incredible releases from tried-and-true folk artists, as well as some exciting up-and-comers. Here's a list at some of the best work to come out of the worlds of folk music, bluegrass and alt.country over the course of 2006.
- Ramblin Jack Elliot - I Stand AloneRamblin' Jack Elliot - I Stand Alone CD Cover
- John Fahey and Friends - Friends of Fahey TributeJohn Fahey and Friends - Friends of Fahey Tribute
- Ani Difranco - ReprieveAni Difranco - Reprieve CD Cover
- Chris Thile - How to Grow a Woman From the GroundChris Thile - How to Grow a Woman From the Ground CD Cover
- Various Artists - Sail Away: The Songs of Randy NewmanVarious Artists - Sail Away: The Songs of Randy Newman CD Cover
- Janis Ian - Folk is the New BlackJanis Ian - Folk is the New Black CD Cover
- Jeffrey Foucault - Ghost RepeaterJeffrey Foucault - Ghost Repeater CD Cover
- Ray LaMontagne - Til the Sun Turns Black Ray LaMontagne - Till the Sun Turns Black CD Cover
- Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the FloodNeko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood CD Cover
- k.d. lang - Reintarnationk.d. lang - Reintarnation CD Cover
- Dan Bern - BreatheDan Bern - Breath CD Cover
- Danielle Howle - Thank You, MarkDanielle Howle - Thank You, Mark CD Cover
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