Jim Lauderdale in Boca Raton

Jim Lauderdale is an American singer-songwriter born in North Carolina in 1957 who works across country, bluegrass and Americana. His catalog includes Planet of Love, The Bluegrass Diaries and the Ralph Stanley collaboration Lost in the Lonesome Pines. He is also known for writing “The King of Broken Hearts,” recorded by George Strait, and “Halfway Down,” recorded by Patty Loveless. Jim Lauderdale has made repeated appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and spent years hosting the Americana Honors & Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. His festival performances have included MerleFest in Wilkesboro and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.