Tom Russell - Veteran's Day: The Tom Russell Anthology

Spanning over 30 years, this anthology features 37 hand-picked tracks from Tom Russell himself. The compilation also features two previously unreleased recordings as well as collaborations with Dave Alvin, Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and more.Crossing over many genres like Americana, Folk, Tex-Mex and Country, legendary singer-songwriter Tom Russell has had an amazing career spanning over three decades. He has had his songs recorded by icons such as Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith, Guy Clark, Dave Alvin, and K.D. Lang.In the 1980s Russell made four albums credited to the Tom Russell Band. In the '90s he made a number of solo albums and collaborated with blues singer Barrence Whitfield. His most revered album from that era is also his best selling album, The Man From God Knows Where.Russell's albums in the 21st century have been heavily influenced by his current home city, El Paso.