Nathaniel Rateliff
Biography
Raised in Hermann, Missouri, Nathaniel Rateliff began his music career playing drums in his family’s church band. Following a decade of performing mostly as a folk-inspired solo act, Rateliff formed the rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Since their 2015 self-titled breakthrough album, the band has established themselves as generational talents through their dynamic live performances and growing catalog of essential studio recordings, including Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications. The band has appeared on Saturday Night Live, released four LPs, two EPs, and a live album. Their most recent, highly acclaimed LP South of Here was awarded Album of the Year at the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards; in support of the album, the band’s first arena tour included a landmark, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Rateliff is the first artist appointee to the Newport Folk Festival’s Stewardship program since Pete Seeger, and has chosen to devote his three-year term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond. Rateliff was also this year unanimously appointed to the Farm Aid board of directors, the third artist to be added to Farm Aid’s Board since its founding. Rateliff will work alongside founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, fellow artist board members Dave Matthews and Margo Price and a team of industry professionals.
Video & Press
Nathaniel Rateliff, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Perform a Cover of “I’ll Find A Way (To Carry It All)” by Ted Lucas Live From Newport Folk Festival 2026
Nathaniel Rateliff Talks Newport Folk, Farm Aid, Mavis Staples, and Building Community Through Music (INTERVIEW)
[Glide Magazine] By Marc Lacatell Born in rural Missouri before relocating to Denver, Colorado, singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff built his reputation in the indie-folk scene before achieving widespread stardom by blending fiery vintage rhythm & blues with soul and Americana. Fronting his powerhouse backing band, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, he gained international recognition with the […]
Nathaniel Rateliff Joins Farm Aid Board of Directors
[Billboard] The singer will join founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, along with fellow artist board members Dave Matthews and Margo Price. By Gil Kaufman Nathaniel Rateliff has joined the board of directors for Farm Aid. The “S.O.B.” singer was elevated to the board in a unanimous vote, according to a release from Farm Aid on […]
Nathaniel Rateliff & Jesse Welles Win Americana Awards
[Nashville Scene] Wednesday evening, the Ryman once again played host to a phenomenal assembly of talent as fans flocked in for the 24th Americana Honors and Awards. The happening — each year it feels like a star-studded concert during which an awards ceremony happens to break out — is the keystone event of AmericanaFest, which continues […]
Nathaniel Rateliff & Gregory Alan Isakov Perform ‘Flowers’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Photo credit ABC/Randy Holmes Last night, Nathaniel Rateliff & Gregory Alan Isakov performed an inspiriting rendition of their brand new duet “Flowers” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, marking Isakov’s late-night debut—watch here. The set was produced by For I Play Different Productions with creative direction from Taylor Mcfadden and set and screen design by Lavinia Jones Wright. The song released Monday, you can […]