Basic Information:
Lost Highway Records was named for a song by the late, great Hank Williams, Sr., and many of the artists they've come to support through the years have pulled heavily from Williams' legacy as well. The label started in 2000 and is now part of the Universal Music Group, based in Nashville, Tenn.Lost Highway Artists:
Lost Highway has brought us music from some of the finest alt-country and Americana artists through the years, including luminaries such as Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier, Willie Nelson, Ryan Bingham, the Jayhawks, and many more.Recormmended CDs from Lost Highway Records:
Hayes Carll - Trouble in Mind (2008)
Lucinda Williams - West (2007)
Ryan Adams - Cardinology (2008)
Mary Gauthier - Between Daylight and Dark (2007)
History of Lost Highway Records:
Lost Highway Records was started by Luke Lewis in 2000 and, as stated above, was named for the classic song by Hank Williams.Based in Nashville, Tenn., Lost Highway supports an impressive roster of artists and bands which have helped to define and steer the ever-evolving roots and Americana genres. From alt-country mainstays like Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams to thoughtful singer-songwriters like Mary Gauthier and the twangy cleverness of Hayes Carll, Lost Highway artists are certainly making a mark on the roots world.
In addition to the numerous recordings they've released, Lost Highway Records has also acted as distributor for works by Johnny Cash and Lyle Lovett, as well as soundtracks like that for O Brother, Where Art Thou? They are now part of the Universal Music Group Nashville and operate in conjunction with the Island Def Jam Music Group.
