Nora Jane Struthers

Nora Jane Struthers
Background information
Born (1983-11-11) November 11, 1983 (age 40)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
OriginRidgewood, New Jersey
GenresAmericana, folk rock,[1] country
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, band leader
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsBlue Pig Music
Websitenorajanestruthers.com

Nora Jane Struthers (born November 11, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville who is notable for her critically acclaimed Americana and roots rock. Rolling Stone Country debuted a video for "Let Go" from Struthers' album Wake with an article in which Stephen L. Betts wrote that "the ever-widening scope of Nora Jane Struthers' musicality means that placing a neat, easy label on the genre she best represents is virtually impossible."[2] In a post for Amy Poehler's blog Smart Girls, Alexa Peters wrote that "Nora Jane is entirely and unequivocally herself, and wants to encourage you to do the same."[3] National Public Radio (United States) described Struthers as "quietly brilliant" in article headlined "Country Music's Year of the Woman."[4] Struthers' 2013 album Carnival, recorded with her touring band The Party Line, spent more than three months in the Top 20 of Americana Radio charts and peaked at No. 7.[5] Carnival ranked 24th on the 2013 Americana Airplay Top 100 list.[6] In a review of Carnival, the Tampa Bay Times wrote that Struthers' unique brand of "rich storytelling, repeat-worth melodies and a modern mashup of traditional, bluegrass folk, country and rock influences" sets her apart from many roots-inspired contemporaries.[7]

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Nora Jane Struthers – Nora Jane Struthers". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  2. ^ Betts, Stephen L. (January 14, 2015). "Watch Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line's 'Let Go' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  3. ^ Alexa Peters. "Smartists: Nora Jane Struthers | Smart Girls at the Party". Amysmartgirls.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  4. ^ "Country Music's Year of the Woman : The Record". NPR. n.d. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  5. ^ "Sideshows and Sequins: Nora Jane Struthers' Carnival". Engine 145. September 5, 2013. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  6. ^ "Americana announces 2013 Top 10/ Top 100; Jason Isbell's, Southeastern Tops chart!". Americana Music. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line's 'Carnival' is an Americana gem". Tampa Bay Times. n.d. Retrieved February 19, 2015.