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John Hiatt

John Hiatt is an iconic American songwriter, Nashville Hall of Famer, and GRAMMY-nominated artist whose songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and more.

John Hiatt

John Hiatt: The Songwriter’s Songwriter

John Hiatt is one of America’s most respected singer-songwriters, known for his raw voice, vivid storytelling, and genre-defying catalog. With songs recorded by Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Clapton, and a career spanning over 50 years, Hiatt’s impact is as deep as it is wide.

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John Hiatt and Jerry Douglass performing

Featured Project: Leftover Feelings

In 2021, John Hiatt teamed up with dobro master Jerry Douglas and his band to create Leftover Feelings — a GRAMMY-nominated album recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio B. Blending roots, blues, and Americana storytelling, the record captures the grit and grace of Hiatt’s songwriting at its peak.

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BMI’s Jody Williams and Mike O’Neill, 2019 BMI Troubadour John Hiatt, 2018 BMI Troubadour John Prine, 2015 BMI Troubadour Robert Earl Keen and BMI’s Mason Hunter

Honored for a Lifetime of Influence

In 2019, John Hiatt received the prestigious BMI Troubadour Award, joining the ranks of songwriting legends like John Prine and Robert Earl Keen. The ceremony featured tributes from Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, and more — all celebrating Hiatt’s enduring impact on American music.

BMI’s Jody Williams and Mike O’Neill, 2019 BMI Troubadour John Hiatt, 2018 BMI Troubadour John Prine, 2015 BMI Troubadour Robert Earl Keen and BMI’s Mason Hunter

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BMI’s Jody Williams and Mike O’Neill, 2019 BMI Troubadour John Hiatt, 2018 BMI Troubadour John Prine, 2015 BMI Troubadour Robert Earl Keen and BMI’s Mason Hunter
John Hiatt Boxed Set
John Hiatt Boxed Set

A Monumental Box Set for a Legendary Catalog

Only The Song Survives is the definitive John Hiatt vinyl collection — 11 albums spanning two prolific decades on New West Records, pressed across 15 LPs and housed in a deluxe gold-stamped suitcase. Featuring four albums on vinyl for the first time and a signed 48-page book with rare photos and tributes from Ry Cooder, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, and more.

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