Emmylou Harris struggled to decide whether she should cover this classic folk song. Luckily, a shift in perspective helped change her mind.

It’s far from comprehensive, but this list seeks to highlight some of the many wonderful songs released during a strange year. Here are the best folk songs released in 2020 so far.

When it comes to the best folk albums of all time, who has made the cut? Read on to discover the top-rated folk artists throughout the decades.

American Folk Music is a solid assay of folk songs popular through the mid-20th century, and a reminder that many of those songs are destined to disappear altogether.