Nora Jane Struthers | |
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Background information | |
Born | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. | November 11, 1983
Origin | Ridgewood, New Jersey |
Genres | Americana, folk rock,[1] country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, band leader |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Blue Pig Music |
Website | norajanestruthers.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]