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Joan Shelley: “The Sway”

Don't call Joan Shelley a folksinger! Her work aligns more with traditional-minded fellow Kentuckians Tom T. Hall or even Loretta Lynn, but her sound also traverses the pond to Ireland and Scotland.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Feb 27, 2020 • 1 min read

Don't call Joan Shelley a folksinger! Her work aligns more with traditional-minded fellow Kentuckians Tom T. Hall or even Loretta Lynn, but her sound also traverses the pond to Ireland and Scotland. Fans include Jim James and Jeff Tweedy, though you can make up your own mind by listening to "The Sway."

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