Rodney Crowell is an esteemed American country music singer-songwriter who emerged in the 1970s. His style is characterized by a blend of folk, rock, and country, with a focus on narrative songwriting. Crowell gained significant recognition for his contributions to the new traditionalist movement in country music, producing a series of critically acclaimed albums in the 1980s. Notably, he wrote and performed the hit song "Ashes by Now", and his album "Diamonds & Dirt" produced an unprecedented five number-one singles on the Billboard country chart.