Andrew Vladeck, The Wheel  (Independent)

Clarence Bucaro, New Orleans  (Hyena Records)

Dan Krikorian, Colors And Chords  (Independent)

Dave Rawlings Machine, A Friend Of A Friend  (Independent)

Gordie Tentrees, Mercy Or Sin  (Yukon Sound Recording)

Jon Dee Graham, It's Not As Bad As It Looks  (Blue Rose Records)

Mark Stuart & The Bastard Sons, Bend In The Road  (Texacali Records)

Nick Curran & The Lowlifes, Reform School Girl (Eclecto Groove Records)

Overmountain Men, Glorious Day  (Ramseur Records)

Patrick Bloom, Ghost Of Radio  (Mud Duaber Records)

Shelley King, Welcome Home  (Lemonade Records)

The DeSotos, Cross Your Heart  (Independent)

Thomas Hine, Motives  (Independent)

Vic Chesnutt, Skitter On Take-off  (Vapor Records)

Virgil Brawley, Bottle Tree  (Independent)

Will Hoge, The Wreckage  (Ryckodisc)