Nikki Lane

A singer and songwriter who combines the honky tonk atmosphere of vintage country with the clever bite of indie rock, Nikki Lane is a barroom siren whose music is tough, witty, and bold, inhabiting Nashville archetypes while upending them at the same time. Her songs walk a fine line between sincerity and irony, but the passion and effectiveness of her vocals keep her from sounding like a put-on, and her melodies mix rootsy twang and rock & roll edge with confidence. Lane introduced her talent with the 2011 debut Walk of Shame, and she added a soulful edge with 2014's All or Nothin' and 2017's Highway Queen. With 2022's Denim & Diamonds, she eased back on her country accents and added harder rock energy to her mix.