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The Austin 100: Jade Bird

NPR | By Stephen Thompson
Published March 1, 2018 at 5:00 AM CST
Jade Bird.
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Jade Bird.

Hometown: Smallfield, England

Genre: Americana

Why We're Excited: Young country singer Jade Bird titled her debut EP Something American, and it sure sounds like truth in advertising — but she's from the U.K., not Nashville or Austin. She showcases remarkable songwriting chops throughout the EP, not to mention a sound that splits the difference between vintage country and the dreamier approach of modern acts like First Aid Kit.

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  • March 13: KCRW Showcase at Elysium (705 Red River St.)

  • March 14: Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd.)

  • March 16: KUTX Showcase at Four Seasons Hotel (98 San Jacinto Blvd.)

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