Kate Rusby, born December 4, 1973, in Barnsley, Yorkshire, is a celebrated English folk singer renowned for her interpretations of traditional English folk songs. She emerged as a prominent figure during the 1990s folk revival, a period marked by the maturation of a new generation of folk artists. In 2001, The Guardian recognized her as "a superstar of the British acoustic scene," and by 2007, the BBC described her as "The first lady of young folkies." Rusby is among a select few folk singers to have received a Mercury Prize nomination.
Having learned guitar, fiddle, and piano alongside developing her singing talent, Rusby began performing at local folk festivals during her youth. Her profile rose significantly following her 1995 collaboration with fellow Barnsley folk singer Kathryn Roberts on the album Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts.
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