Jim Lauderdale
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Jim Lauderdale 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Russell Lauderdale |
| Born | April 11, 1957 Troutman, North Carolina, United States |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Americana, Blues, Country, Bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals guitar |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Yep Roc, Sky Crunch, New West, Sugar Hill, Thirty Tigers, Dualtone, Proper |
| Website | jimlauderdalemusic |
James Russell Lauderdale (born April 11, 1957) is an American country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter. Since 1986, he has released 31 studio albums, including collaborations with artists such as Dr. Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, and Donna the Buffalo. A "songwriter's songwriter," his songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, notably George Strait, Gary Allan, Elvis Costello, Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, and Patty Loveless.