Chad Elliot

Midwest singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to deliver an original Americana sound. His live performances have been honed over a decade of being on the road performing more than 200 shows each year. Elliott is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance man” by Culture Buzz Magazine. He has penned more than 1,500 songs in his career while also cultivating his skills as a painter, sculptor, illustrator and author.

Elliott’s early career demonstrates a love of folk, roots and singer-songwriter music. He has worked with many greats and shared the stage with artists of the highest caliber, including Odetta, Tom Paxton, Loudon Wainwright III, R.L. Burnside, Ruthie Foster, Jimmie Vaughan, Greg Brown, Bo Ramsey, etc.

Recent Awards and Honors

• 2020 Kerrville New Folk – Finalist
• 2018 Kerrville New Folk – Finalist
• 2015 Unsigned Only Competition – Semi-Finalist – Americana
• 2015 Folk Alliance International – Official Showcase
• 2014 Newsong Contest – Midwest Finalist
• 2013 Top 25 Albums on brokenjukebox.com – So Sang the Crow
• 2013 Iowa Blues Challenge – Winner Solo/Duo

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