Artists similar to
Townes Van Zandt
In short
The artists most similar to Townes Van Zandt are Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, John Prine and Steve Earle, from the same americana, folk and singer-songwriter circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Townes Van Zandt?
The artists most similar to Townes Van Zandt are Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, John Prine and Steve Earle, from the same americana, folk and singer-songwriter circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Townes Van Zandt?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Tom Waits, John Prine, Gillian Welch, Kris Kristofferson, Woody Guthrie and Warren Zevon have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Townes Van Zandt" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Townes Van Zandt?
Townes Van Zandt is usually associated with americana, folk, singer-songwriter and contemporary folk (artist · US · born 1944), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.