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Tom Russell

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Born 05 March 1950.

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Biography

Thomas George "Tom" Russell (born March 5, 1953[dubious – discuss] in Los Angeles) is an American singer-songwriter. Although most strongly identified with the Texas Country music tradition, his music also incorporates elements of folk, Tex-Mex, and the cowboy music of the American West. Many of his songs have been recorded by other artists, including Johnny Cash, k. d. lang, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Iris Dement, Dave Alvin, and Suzy Bogguss.

In addition to his music, Russell also paints folk art, and has published a book of songwriting quotes (co-edited with Sylvia Tyson), a detective novel (in Scandinavia),and a book of letters with Charles Bukowski (Tough Company; Mystery Island Press).

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Tom Russell: Savage Rants from the Minstrel Trail - Part 1

    Wed 7 Oct 2009 14:43 Tom Russell writes: There is no danger. Not anymore. Not in song. Bob Dylan walked out... Mike Harding

  2. Reg Meuross on Folk Festivals Texas style

    Mon 29 Sep 2008 16:27 Reg Meuross writes: The Kerrville Folk Festival takes place in the Texas hill country,... Mike Harding

Albums releases

Release title Release date
Love & Fear 2006
Hotwalker 2005
Indians Cowboys Horses Dogs 2004
Modern Art 2003
Borderland 2001
 

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk and rock'n'roll

    Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland

  2. Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  3. Bob presents his choice of country, roots and Americana music

    Bob Harris Country BBC Radio 2

  4. Stuart Bailie introduces an eclectic mix of sounds from funkadelic grooves to classic rock

    The Late Show with Stuart Bailie BBC Radio Ulster

  5. A laid-back, eclectic mix of world music, ranging from the ancient to the contemporary

    Late Junction BBC Radio 3

  6. Cherrie McIlwaine brings you the best in chilled out music

    The Late Show with Cherrie McIlwaine BBC Radio Ulster

  7. From the sound of Nashville to new bluegrass, Ralph McLean explores American roots music

    Ralph McLean - Country BBC Radio Ulster

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio Scotland 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 88%

  3. BBC Radio Ulster 44%

  4. BBC Radio 3 11%

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