Songwriting.

Growing up in Kentucky, Sollee was steeped in the state’s musical traditions of bluegrass and old-time music. His musical parents filled the home with classic R&B and folk music. His classical training on the cello grounds his work while his curiosity is always exploring new sounds and ideas.

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Kentucky Native

Sollee’s 6th studio album, Kentucky Native breathes new life into the practice of bluegrass music. Recorded in a lakeside cabin in 2017, producer Alex Krispin and Sollee blend together influences from Kentucky’s more recent immigrants.

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Slackwater

A songscape created by Ben Sollee and videographer Mallory Cunnigham celebrating the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge produced in collaboration with Sustain Music and Nature.

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A Few More Miles + Diamond Joe

A two-song EP following released in 2019 following up on Daniel Martin Moore and Ben Sollee’s 2012 album Dear Companion.

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Steeples Part I

The first installment of songs celebrating the mundane wonders of life.

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Steeples Part II

The second installment of songs in the Steeple series celebrating the mundane wonder of life.

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Infowars

A 2018 release that borrows from the mix-tape format featuring original songs and samples from Sollee’s travels and family archive. Produced in collaboration with percussionist Jordon Ellis.

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Kentucky Spring, 2016

A two-song EP release in 2016 featuring an original take on My Old Kentucky Home.

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Montanada Mixtape

A collection of live performances and storytelling moments release in 2016.

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The Hollow Sessions

Recorded in a cabin by Harrod’s Creek in Prospect, KY, Sollee covers songs from some of his favorite artists. Produced in collaboration with Institute 193.

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Half Made Man

Sollee’s fourth studio album. Recorded in Louisville with a stellar group of musicians this album explores a bigger, post-modern rock sound.

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Live at The Grocery on Home

Recorded live in 2015 at the Grocery on Home in Atlanta, GA, this album has many of the fan favorites performed in an intimate setting featuring fiddler Casey Driessen.

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Inclusions

Sollee’s third studio album released in 2011. This self-produced album explores a wide sonic pallet from contemporary jazz to arty folk.

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Dear Companion

Sollee’s second studio recording produced by Jim James with Daniel Martin. The album celebrates Appalachia while raising awareness about the devastating practice of mountain top removal strip mining. Proceeds from the sales go to support Appalachia Voices.

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Something Worth Keeping

A self-produced, two-song EP featuring “A Mute with a Bullhorn” and “Only a Song”.

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Learning To Bend

Sollee’s debut album released in 2008 exploring heartache and hope through a diverse sonic pallet.

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Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet

Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet is a sino-american folk mash-up featuring influences from Appalachia and Szechuan, China with a hint of opera.

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Turn on the Moon

Ben’s earliest record from 2005 full of sparse renditions of original songs and covers. It was sold locally around Kentucky at shows and through friends.

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Dark Shining Eyes

Sollee sets the words of his grandfather’s poem to music in a tribute to his mother.

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Letting Go

A song of forgiveness commissioned for the film Killing Season.

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Lift Up Louisville

An open-source song produced by Teddy Abrams and Ben Sollee. The song was written and produced remotely with 20+ musicians to benefit the One Louisville Fund.

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