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Robert Randolph also performed with them.

Reyna Roberts hesitates to call 2020 great -- but, well, in terms of her career, it was.

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can brag that you knew about them first.