Chris Smither. Great voice, Great guitar work, Great sense of humor, some good songwriting, sensitive arrangements for the most part. Does for American blues what Nic Jones did for English folk music.

And, for the record, I also like Kate Rusby, except when she gets a little out there in her songwriting: she's best when she stays close to traditionnal material. Also, her cover of Iris DeMent's "Our Town" is exceptionally good.