Amanda Shires will perform at Bergenfest 2026 Saturday, June 13.
Amanda Shires is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a distinct voice in the modern Americana scene. She started her career at just 15, playing fiddle with the legendary Texas Playboys, and has since built a strong solo catalogue with critically acclaimed albums and collaborations with artists like John Prine and Justin Townes Earle. As a solo artist and member of various projects, she has reached audiences in the millions on streaming platforms, with songs from her catalogue regularly appearing on both Americana and alternative playlists.
She is also a founding member of the supergroup The Highwomen, alongside Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby. Her album Take It Like A Man was widely praised for its candid, deeply personal songwriting, written during a turbulent period of her life. With the new album Nobody’s Girl from 2025 in her bag, Shires arrives at Bergenfest as a seasoned songwriter with a strong stage presence and a sound that moves between Americana, folk and alternative rock.