Crown Of Roses

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  • Genre: Folk / Americana / Singer-Songwriter / Roots.
  • Influenced by: Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris.
  • Similar artists: Iris DeMent, Hayes Carll, John Hiatt, Jason Isbell, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile.
  • About this album: Griffin's first album of new material in six years, following a period of personal challenges — including vocal impact from cancer treatment and the death of her mother. Meditative and deeply personal while still sounding warm and resonant across its eight tracks. The album features a range of moods from thoughtful introspection to blues-tinged roots storytelling. The album features a notable vocal cameo from her former partner Robert Plant.
  • Metacritic Score: 84 (universal acclaim).
  • Grammy Nominations / Awards: 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album.
  • Song To Sample: “Back At The Start” — a compelling opening track that pairs rhythmic momentum with lyrical resilience and sets the tone for the album’s mix of introspection and forward movement. And check out "Long Time" for Plant's guest appearance.