Top 20 Folk Singer celebrities in England
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Folk Singer celebrities [Updated March 26, 2023].
Graham Nash was born
on February 2, 1942
in England.
He was an avid photographer and his small photo collection fetched a good price at an auction in 1990.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
George Ezra was born
on June 7, 1993
in Hertford, England.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Dewey Bunnell was born
on January 19, 1952
in England.
His band won a Grammy Award in 1972 for Best New Musical Artist.
Net Worth 2020: $12 Million
Cat Stevens was born
on July 21, 1948
in London, England.
In 1978, he gave up his music career and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, donating all of his guitars in order to dedicate his life to Islamic educational causes.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Jian Ghomeshi was born
on June 9, 1967
in England.
In 2012, he released the nonfiction book 1982 about that year in his youth.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Billy Bragg was born
on December 20, 1957
in England.
Many of his songs have political or romantic themes.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Charlie Fink was born
on May 16, 1986
in England.
His song 'Waiting for My Chance to Come' was featured in an episode of the popular British teen series Skins.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Laura Marling was born
on February 1, 1990
in England.
Rising young folk singer in Britain won Best Female Solo Artist at the 2011 BRIT Awards and was nominated again in 2012.
Laura Marling's first two albums were both nominated for the Mercury Prize for best UK album upon their release.
Net Worth 2020: $600 Thousand
Nick Drake was born
on June 19, 1948
in England.
He released three albums before his death: Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter, and Pink Moon.
Nic Jones was born
on January 9, 1947
in England.
He is well known for his intricate, highly-technical method of finger-picking.
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Salary 2020: $542,532
Sandy Denny was born
on January 6, 1947
in England.
She decided to try singing herself when she heard a performance at a local pub; she thought she could sing as well as those singing.
Ewan MacColl was born
on January 25, 1915
in England.
He wrote the 1972 Grammy Award-winning song, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," which was performed by both Peggy Seeger and
Roberta Flack.
Lou Rhodes was born
on November 1, 1964
in Manchester, England.
She released the album One Good Thing in 2010.
Peter Knight was born
on May 27, 1947
in London, England.
In addition to his work with Steeleye Span, he had solo albums and collaborations with artists like
Danny Thompson and Maddy Prior.
Lianne La Havas was born
on August 23, 1989
in London, England.
She was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.
Kelli Ali was born
on June 30, 1974
in England.
She performed background vocals for the
Marilyn Manson song "Long Hard Road Out of Hell."
George Formby was born
on May 26, 1904
in England.
He became popular for songs full of double entendres and suggestive lyrics considered too indecent for airplay.
Beth Orton was born
on December 14, 1970
in England.
Her songs have been featured on the soundtracks of Felicity and Dawson's Creek.
Elena Tonra was born
on January 15, 1990
in England.
Her single "Youth" was featured in episodes of Grey's Anatomy and Mistresses.
Billie Marten was born
on May 27, 1999
in Yorkshire, England.
After the released of her first EP, she signed with Chess Club Records in 2015. That same year, she earned a BBC Sound of 2016 nomination.
