Texas singer/songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore creates a unique style of music—labeled “progressive alternative country” and, lately, “Americana”—that blends a lifelong interest in esoteric philosophy, literature, psychology, and spirituality with elements of country, folk, pop, blues, and rock music. Three of his CDs, Spinning Around the Sun, Braver New World, and Come on Back, have received Grammy nominations.

The Rolling Stone Critics’ Poll named him the Country Artist of the Year for two straight years. Jimmie Dale’s musical career includes a lifelong collaboration with his friends Joe Ely and Butch Hancock (The Flatlanders). He continues to write, record, and tour. His most recent album, with Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones, is TexiCali. 

What People are Saying About Jimmie Dale Gilmore

“[Jimmie Dale Gilmore is] the most poetic and lovely country singer in America.”
—Salon

“With a quavering voice that sends chills through the listener and a subtle mysticism that stretches the formulaic boundaries of country music, Gilmore has built a broad following among those who favor songs addressing something more soulful than an achy breaky heart."
—New Age Journal

“Sometimes a guest arrives and you can’t wait for him to go home. Jimmie Dale Gilmore is one of those rare visitors you wish would never leave.”
—Seattle Times