Allison Russell
Montreal-born, Nashville-based singer and clarinetist whose solo debut 'Outside Child' turned a hard childhood into luminous roots music; a Grammy winner and co-founder of Our Native Daughters.
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About Allison Russell
Allison Russell is an americana artist from Montreal, Canada.
Allison Russell spent years in collaborative roots groups before recording alone, first in Po' Girl and then in Birds of Chicago, the duo she led with her partner JT Nero. With Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla and Amythyst Kiah she made 'Songs of Our Native Daughters' (2019), a record about the history of Black women in America.
'Outside Child' (2021) dealt directly with the abuse she suffered growing up, setting those stories to warm, unhurried arrangements that use her clarinet and banjo alongside strings. Its follow-up, 'The Returner' (2023), leaned further into groove and soul. She sings in both English and French.
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What festivals is Allison Russell playing in 2027?
Allison Russell is booked at 1 festival we cover: Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2027.
Is Allison Russell on tour?
Yes. Allison Russell has 3 shows listed, from Portland, OR on Nov 12, 2026 to Berkeley, CA on Nov 15, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Allison Russell playing Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2027?
Yes, Allison Russell is on the Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2027 lineup, January 14–18, 2027 at Barceló Maya Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Where is Allison Russell from?
Allison Russell is from Montreal, Canada.
What was Allison Russell's first album?
Allison Russell's first album was Outside Child (2021). The latest is In the Hour of Chaos (2026).
What kind of music does Allison Russell play?
Allison Russell plays americana and folk.