2018 Pokey LaFarge / Greg & Randal Morton Band / Peter Alsop
2017 Black Lillies / Ryanhood / Billy Jonas
2016 John McCutcheon / Nancy McCallion & the Scarlet Lettermen
2016 James Reams & the Barnstormers
2015 Tom Chapin / Ray Wylie Hubbard / Ronstadt Generations
2014 Sonoran Dogs / Run Boy Run
2013 David Bromberg / Stefan George & Lavinia White
2012 Beausoleil / Sabra Faulk
2011 Tony Furtado / Kevin Pakulis
2010 Chris Hillman / John Coinman
2009 Eric Anderson / Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
2008 Ruthie Foster / Marley’s Ghost
2007 Sisters Morales / Trout Fishing in America
2006 Bill Miller / Terri Hendrix
2005 Rory Block / Aztec Two Step
2004 Austin Lounge Lizards / Karla Bonoff
2003 Richie Havens
2002 Tish Hinojosa
2001 Jimmy LaFave / Eliza Gilkyson
2000 John Cowan / Limeliters
1999 Laura Love
1998 Chris Smither
1997 David Wilcox
1996 Rosie Flores
1995 Al Stewart / Laurence Juber
1993 Bill Morrissey / Dave Massengill / Jane Gillmans & Darcie Deauville
1992 Hans Olsen / Meighan, Edmundson & Mittelmeier
1991 Odetta / Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin / Wazoo Peach Pitters
1990 Peter Ostroushko / Khehany
1989 Guy Clark
1988 Tim O’Brien / Warheads / Jimmie & the Wazoo Peach Pitters
1987 Titan Valley Warheads / Blitzcreek
1986 Tucson Folks