Jesse Winchester

Best American Roots Song is a newer award at the Grammys, first presented at the 2014 ceremony to Edie Brickell and Steve Martin. This year, five top-notch songs are up for the gleaming trophy, including Martin, who's vying for his second Grammy in two years.

With past winners of the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album including the Civil Wars and Guy Clark, the heat is on for the five talented artists nominated in this category.

Death may be part of the circle of life, but it's always a sad occasion to learn that a beloved artist has died.

Singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester passed away earlier this year after battling cancer, but not before he recorded what was supposed to be his next album, 'A Reasonable Amount of Trouble.' Mac MacAnally, who had signed on to produce the album before Winchester's death, finished the project as one of his final gifts for his longtime friend.

The music community mourned when singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester passed away in April, when he was only 69 years old. But now, fans will have the chance to hear one more recording from the tunesmith.

The music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester passed away Friday (April 11) from cancer. He was 69 years old.