Some of the elder folkies who are a treasure are:
Rosalie Sorrells, U. Utah Phillips, Faith Petric.

I would definately second the Tom Russell if you
search the forum you will see mention of his new c.d.

Laurie Lewis is a great blue grass singer songwriter and fiddler.

And in albuquerque, there are a few of fellows who sing on
Paltalk, and who have c.d's out:
Bernie and Songster and South Western Picker

there are probably amazinig musicians in your town or your area!
support live, local music and you will be pleaseantly surprised!

Greg Brown and Iris Dement, and Lucinda Williams , Guy Clark,
Arlo Guthrie, Emmy Lou Harris, Connie Kaldor, Bonnie Raitt,
John Prine, Toni Price, John McCutcheon, Robin & Linda Williams,
Sam Bush, John Cowan, Nick Forester, Jerry Douglas, Maura O'Connel,

and those who are no longer alive but you can find recorded music
of: June Carter Cash, Kate Wolf, Dave Carter, (who is survived
by his partner, TracyGrammer), Eva Cassidy,