Top 20 Folk Singer celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Folk Singer celebrities [Updated February 7, 2023].
David Shaw was born
on June 6, 1983
in Hamilton, United States.
He was known to occasionally put on solo performances when The Revivalists had days off between shows.
Net Worth 2020: $6.8 Billion
Bob Dylan was born
on May 24, 1941
in Duluth, United States.
His 1975 protest song "Hurricane," telling the story of the wrongfully imprisoned African-American boxer
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, is one of the most well known examples of activism through music. He won a Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.
Net Worth 2020: $200 Million
Paul Simon was born
on October 13, 1941
in Newark, United States.
Singer-songwriter known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel in Simon & Garfunkel. He went on to find solo success with albums like Graceland.
His and Art Garfunkel's work was famously used in the film The Graduate, which starred
Dustin Hoffman.
Net Worth 2020: $75 Million
Art Garfunkel was born
on November 5, 1941
in New York City, United States.
Singing partner of Paul Simon in the duo Simon & Garfunkel. He also pursued a solo musical career and acting.
Earlier having supplied music to Mike Nichols' The Graduate, it was no surprise that, when he began acting, he wound up being in two of the directors subsequent films, Catch-22 and Carnal Knowledge.
Net Worth 2020: $65 Million
John Denver was born
on December 31, 1943
in Roswell, United States.
After creating numerous hits throughout the 1970s, he began focusing on humanitarian work, especially conservation projects.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
James Taylor was born
on March 12, 1948
in Boston, United States.
He has won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Stephen Stills was born
on January 3, 1945
in Dallas, United States.
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter with Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. He has also collaborated with artists like Bill Withers.
He was the first person to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the same night.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Candice Night was born
on May 8, 1971
in United States.
In addition to Blackmore's Night, she sang on Helloween's song "Light the Universe" and appeared in the music video.
Net Worth 2020: $16 Million
Marc Cohn was born
on July 5, 1959
in Cleveland, United States.
He won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1991.
Net Worth 2020: $14 Million
Judy Collins was born
on May 1, 1939
in Seattle, United States.
She is known for her social activism, including her sympathetic attitude towards the Yippie movement.
Net Worth 2020: $12 Million
Gerry Beckley was born
on September 12, 1952
in Fort Worth, United States.
He spent his childhood summers in England, which is where he learned about British Invasion music.
Net Worth 2020: $12 Million
Joan Baez was born
on January 9, 1941
in Staten Island, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $11 Million
Marcus Mumford was born
on January 31, 1987
in Anaheim, United States.
He helped his band earn six Grammy Award nominations between 2011 and 2012.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Michelle Phillips was born
on June 4, 1944
in Long Beach, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Seth Avett was born
on July 30, 1980
in Charlotte, United States.
He helped the Avett Brothers earn a top five U.S. album in 2012 with The Carpenter.
Net Worth 2020: $8 Million
Ray LaMontagne was born
on June 18, 1973
in Nashua, United States.
Favorably compared to Van Morrison and Nick Drake, he is a folk singer-songwriter who emerged with his debut album Trouble in 2004. His songs have been featured in numerous TV shows and movies.
His 2010 album God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Paula Cole was born
on April 5, 1968
in Rockport, United States.
Her time touring with Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair solidified her reputation as a masterful live performer.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Amy Ray was born
on April 12, 1964
in Decatur, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Emily Saliers was born
on July 22, 1963
in New Haven, United States.
She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Joanna Newsom was born
on January 18, 1982
in Nevada City, United States.
She had a cameo on an episode of Portlandia.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
