Bands & artists like Rosanne Cash

If you like Rosanne Cash, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Rosanne Cash? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams

Her blend of country, rock, and folk with introspective lyrics creates a similar emotional depth and melodic restraint.

alternative country blues folk music
Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris

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Harris's smooth vocal delivery and ability to convey longing through her storytelling align closely with Cash's style.

Americana alternative country bluegrass music
Neko Case

Neko Case

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Case’s rich, emotive voice and her fusion of country and indie rock evoke a comparable sense of yearning and complexity.

Americana country music folk music
Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves

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Musgraves combines traditional country elements with modern sensibilities, reflecting a similar lyrical depth and melodic nuance.

country music folk music
Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Carpenter’s narrative-driven songs and folk-infused country sound mirror the emotional resonance found in Cash's music.

country music folk music
Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin

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Colvin's acoustic arrangements and poignant songwriting create an intimate atmosphere akin to the gentle tension in Cash's work.

rock music
Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

Krauss’s ethereal vocals and bluegrass influences offer a delicate balance of melody and emotion that parallels Cash's artistry.

country music
The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

Their harmonies and folk-inspired instrumentation evoke a haunting quality that resonates with the themes present in Cash's music.

alternative country

Common questions

Who sounds like Rosanne Cash?

Artists similar to Rosanne Cash include Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Neko Case and Kacey Musgraves. Each shares elements of Rosanne Cash's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Rosanne Cash?

Rosanne Cash is primarily known for country and folk. Cash’s music embodies a gentle tension, weaving together rhythmic nuance and melodic restraint that evokes both longing and resolution.

Where should I start if I like Rosanne Cash?

If you enjoy Rosanne Cash, start with Lucinda Williams — their album "Ramblin'" is a great entry point. Her blend of country, rock, and folk with introspective lyrics creates a similar emotional depth and melodic restraint.