Shelby Lynne is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music crosses country, Americana, soul, blues, jazz, pop rock, and roots music. Monument Records describes her as an artist with a discography of 18 albums and a Grammy win for Best New Artist for I Am Shelby Lynne, noting that she has crossed the boundaries of country, soul, jazz, and rock.
Her important albums include Sunrise, Temptation, I Am Shelby Lynne, Love, Shelby, Identity Crisis, Suit Yourself, Just a Little Lovin’, Revelation Road, I Can’t Imagine, Not Dark Yet with Allison Moorer, and Consequences of the Crown. Key songs include “Your Lies,” “Leavin’,” “Dreamsome,” “Thought It Would Be Easier,” “I Only Want to Be With You,” “The Look of Love,” “Just a Little Lovin’,” and “Keep the Light On.” Apple Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music list many of these among her prominent songs and albums.
She is known for her powerful, emotionally direct voice and for moving beyond traditional country into a more personal, soulful singer-songwriter style. Her breakthrough came with I Am Shelby Lynne, and she later became especially respected for the Dusty Springfield tribute album Just a Little Lovin’ and for her independent, roots-oriented recordings.