08-15-2021, 09:47 AM
Nanci Griffith, age 68, left this world the morning of Friday, August 13, 2021. Originally from Port Arthur, TX, Ms. Griffith was one of a handful of singers whose style blended the country and folk genres. One of her early mentors was Bill Staines, and she covered his best known song “Roseville Fair”. She remained in relative obscurity until another country-folkie, Kathy Mattea, scored a hit with “Love at the Five and Dime” which undoubtedly became her best known composition. Besides recording many of her own compositions, she was also a great interpreter of the work of other writers. Among others she did a splendid version of Bob Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather”. Cause of death unknown at time of obit. She will no doubt be missed by many in the fields of folk and country music.