- Birthday: July 31, 1983
- Albums: Walk Through Fire (2019), Stand for Myself (2021)
- Required Reading: Top 10 Yola Songs
2019 in Review: 5 Surprising Breakout Country + Americana Artists
Here are the artists that came out of nowhere -- and shot to the top -- in 2019.
2019’s 10 Best Country and Americana Live Acts
Live music has always been a big part of the country genre, from the real-time radio broadcasts in the early days to the modern stadium tours made possible by Garth Brooks' SoundScan era success.
Elton John Approves of Yola's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Cover
Yola released a deluxe reissue of her 'Walk Through Fire' album, including a couple new tracks -- and a very high-profile cover.
The Boot's 2019 Artists to Watch: Where Are They Now?
Checking the pulse on The Boot's 2019 Artists to Watch ...
Yola's Music Is About Connecting With Herself, Too
"I've been honest as much as I could be in my delivery, and I really felt as though I was connecting. If I've done that, then I can be confident, because that's really what I'm trying to do ..."
News Roundup: Sturgill Simpson Plans 2020 European Tour + More
Simpson's trek begins in January.
AmericanaFest 2019: Don't Miss These Events
Which events are you most looking forward to at this year's festival?
Op-Ed: 19 Americana Awards Noms Bring Gender, Racial Diversity
Yes, the nominees for Artist of the Year are all women -- but there's another factor to this nominations list that's even more striking.