Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform American roots music that draws from folk, bluegrass, old-time, and Americana traditions. The longtime collaborators have written, recorded, and performed together for nearly three decades.¹

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Welch released Revival in 1996, a debut that introduced her plainspoken songwriting, close harmonies, and old-time acoustic sound.² Rawlings soon became a longtime creative partner, contributing guitar, vocals, and production work that helped shape much of Welch's recorded catalog.²

Their profile grew through contributions to the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, which helped introduce roots music to a wider audience.²

Welch and Rawlings have received recognition for both their collaborative recordings and their contributions to roots and folk music. Their awards include Grammy wins for their acoustic work and honors associated with the influential O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.

• Grammy Award - Best Contemporary Folk Album (2025): Woodland won Best Contemporary Folk Album, with the award shared by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.³
• Grammy Award - Best Contemporary Folk Album (2021): All the Good Times won Best Contemporary Folk Album, giving the duo another major honor for their acoustic work.³
• CMA Award - Album of the Year (2001): O Brother, Where Art Thou? won Album of the Year, with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings listed among the soundtrack’s winning artists.³

Welch and Rawlings’ catalog includes early-career staples, long-form folk pieces, and later songs that keep traditional language sharp and direct.⁴

• Orphan Girl (1996): Released on Revival, Orphan Girl helped introduce Welch’s plainspoken writing and old-time vocal feel.²
• Time (The Revelator) (2001): The title track from Time (The Revelator) uses slow pacing and repeating lines to create one of Welch’s most recognized songs.⁴
• Hard Times (2011): Featured on The Harrow & The Harvest, Hard Times shows how Welch and Rawlings turn traditional language into a clean folk song.⁴

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform live with acoustic instrumentation, close harmonies, and songs drawn from across their catalog. Their performances typically emphasize musicianship, vocal interplay, and the collaborative approach that has defined their partnership for decades. ⁵,⁶

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