American singer-songwriter born Valerie June Hockett on January 10, 1982, in Jackson, Tennessee. Distinguished by her distinctive high-pitched voice and her fusion of folk, blues, gospel, soul, and Appalachian music traditions.
Released four studio albums between The Way of the Weeping Willow (2010) and The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers (2021, Grammy-nominated for Best Americana Album). Her stylistic restlessness and visually distinctive aesthetic — long dreadlocks, vintage clothing — have given her a particular crossover appeal across Americana, soul, and indie-folk audiences.
