Joanne Shaw Taylor: “The Girl That You Loved Before- Official Music Video

Posted by

Joanne Shaw Taylor: Biography & Album Information

Biography

Joanne Shaw Taylor is an acclaimed British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. Discovered at the age of 16 by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, she quickly rose through the ranks of the international blues scene, earning praise from music legends like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox early in her career. Known for her soaring, emotive vocals and fiery, virtuosic guitar work, she has spent over two decades building a prolific catalog. Her recent trajectory includes multiple chart-topping releases on the Billboard Blues Charts and collaborations through Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records/KTBA Records.

Key Albums & Discography

  • White Sugar (2009) & Diamonds in the Dirt (2010): Her breakthrough early records released via Ruf Records, which established her presence on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.
  • The Blues Album (2021): A critically acclaimed project produced in collaboration with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
  • Nobody's Fool (2022): A widely praised studio record showcasing her evolution as a contemporary blues-pop songwriter.
  • Heavy Soul (2024): Produced by Kevin Shirley, this album bridges her traditional blues roots with contemporary soul-pop and features top-tier session players like Anton Fig.
  • Black & Gold (2025): Another prominent studio release produced by Kevin Shirley at RCA Studio A in Nashville, featuring guest appearances from Joe Bonamassa.
Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world. The girl with the big voice from the Black Country has toured extensively around the world, released critically acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of playing alongside some of her musical idols.
http://JoanneShawTaylor.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor - “The Girl That You Loved Before- Official Music Video