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Tom Russell is a renowned American songwriter and performer whose work spans Americana, folk, and western/cowboy themes. With roots in borderland storytelling and historical subject matter, Russell has built a distinguished career that crosses borders—from El Paso to Norway and Ireland. Recognized for his narrative songwriting and innovative concept albums, he continues to release new material and tour widely. Below you'll find a concise biography, highlights from a prolific discography, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

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Quick Facts About Tom Russell

  • American songwriter whose work spans Americana, folk, and western/cowboy themes; often tied to borderlands stories and historical/cultural subjects.
  • Winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Singer-Songwriter Contest in 1975; later recognized with a Woody Guthrie‑William Oliver Award for songwriting and, in 2015, an ASCAP award for music journalism.
  • Notable concept albums include The Man From God Knows Where (1999), a Nordic/Irish‑influenced folk opera, and The Rose of Roscrae (2015), a two‑disc frontier musical with a large cast.
  • Recent studio work includes Aztec Jazz (2013, with the Norwegian Wind Ensemble) and October in the Railroad Earth (2019), which topped the UK Americana chart.
  • Mount Olive, a new Tom Russell album, was released in 2025 on Frontera Records (Nov 8, 2025 in the US/World split).
  • Discography spans 29+ studio albums plus numerous live/compilation projects; active across borders (El Paso, Norway, Ireland) and frequently collaborating with notable artists.

The records

Tom Russell Discography

  • Mount Olive
    2025 · Frontera Records
  • October in the Railroad Earth
    2019 · Frontera Records / Proper Records
  • Old Songs Yet to Sing
    2018 · Frontera
  • Folk Hotel
    2017 · Frontera
  • Play One More: The Songs of Ian & Sylvia
    2017 · True North
  • The Rose of Roscrae
    2015 · Proper Records
  • Midway To Bayamon
    2014 · Frontera
  • Aztec Jazz
    2013 · Proper / Frontera (live with Norwegian Wind Ensemble)
  • The Rose of the San Joaquin
    1995 · HighTone / Shout!
  • The Long Way Around
    1997 · HighTone
  • Cowboy Mambo
    1993 · ESD / HighTone (releases vary by region)
  • Hillbilly Voodoo
    1993 · Stony Plain
  • Box of Visions
    1992 · Round Tower / Philo (various releases)
  • Hurricane Season
    1991 · Philo / Sonet
  • Cowboy Real
    1991 · Philo / Sonet
  • Heart on a Sleeve
    1984 · Edsel
  • Road to Bayamon
    1988 · Philo
  • Poor Man's Dream
    1990 · Philo
  • Ring of Bone
    1976 · End Of The Trail (Demo)
  • Wax Museum
    1978 · End Of The Trail

The hits

Top Tom Russell Songs

  • Black Pearl
    1992 · CAN Country 35
  • Spanish Burgundy
    1991 · CAN Country 48
  • Claude Dallas / St. Olav's Gate
    1991 · CAN Country 48
  • Blue Wing
    1990 · CAN Country 36
  • Heart of a Working Man
    1990 · CAN Country 48
  • Walkin' on the Moon
    1989 · CAN Country 62
  • Home Before Dark
    1988 · CAN Country 83
  • Road to Bayamon
    1986 · CAN Country N/A
  • Gallo De Cielo / Wise Blood
    1982 · CAN Country N/A

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