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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

SXSW 2026: Julianna Rankin

 Luck Reunion artist. She's playing as part of the BMI Songwriter's Showcase.  According to this bio:

Raised on classic country and the blues, Julianna Rankin finds herself influenced by a spectrum of artists ranging from Keith Whitley, Bobbie Gentry and Waylon Jennings to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and James Taylor. Her journey into the industry began in 2018, when she took a headfirst dive towards discovering her artistry while attending Texas A&M University. Since then, Julianna has made her home in New Braunfels, TX, to which she credits a strong circle of talented musicians and local collaboration for recent successes. In the past year, the young singer-songwriter has found herself opening for artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Stoney LaRue, Randall King, Django Walker, Adam Hood, Jason Eady, William Beckmann, Midnight River Choir and more. With her strong vocals and soul-penetrating lyrics, Julianna demands attention from the growing audiences that are lucky enough to catch her sets.

She has signed with Big Loud Texas (Miranda Lambert's label) so expect big things. 

"I'm Trouble" is good.  I like her voice.

"Miss Me When I'm Gone" is good, too.

This is her latest single.  It was highlighted in Rolling Stone.  The article says it was featured on the "Landman" season finale but I can't find any reference to it on the Landman soundtrack guide. 

Her voice and vocal inflections remind me of Nikki Lane.

 

1 comment:

the future Mrs. Smith said...

I like her. 100% on reminding her voice & inflection reminding me of Nikki Lane too. Especially on Bad Habits & Good Horses.