Julianna Rankin, Renee D’Angelo + 7 Alt.Country/Americana treasures

You might notice we have a lot of talented women on this Alt.Country/Americana list. All I can say this wasn’t intentional. They rule not only here, but on all genres. Get to know artists like Julianna Rankin and Renee D’Angelo and see it for yourselves.

Julianna Rankin

Raised on classic country and the blues, Julianna Rankin finds herself influenced by a spectrum of artists ranging from Keith Whitley, Bobbie Gentry and Waylon Jennings to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and James Taylor. Her journey into the industry began in 2018, when she took a headfirst dive towards discovering her artistry while attending Texas A&M University. Since then, Julianna has made her home in New Braunfels, TX, to which she credits a strong circle of talented musicians and local collaboration for recent successes. In the past year, the young singer-songwriter has found herself opening for artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Stoney LaRue, Randall King, Django Walker, Adam Hood, Jason Eady, William Beckmann, Wade Bowen, Midnight River Choir and more. With her strong vocals and soul-penetrating lyrics, Julianna demands attention from the growing audiences that are lucky enough to catch her sets.

Renee D’Angelo

Renee is a Singer/Songwriter from Long Island, NY. She has been singing professionally since the age of 6 and writing songs since age 13. Renee has opened up for Lee Brice and has been crowned Long Islands Next Big Country Star. She is known for infusing all different styles and genres together to make her own unique sound. Renee performs at beautiful venues all over Long Island and has just released her long awaited album 495.