Ruthie Foster

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ruthie Foster
Occupation	Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Feb 10, 1964(1964-02-10)
Age	60
Birthplace	Gause
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ruthie Foster Biography

Ruthie Foster is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on February 10, 1964 in Gause, Texas, United States. Ruthie Cecelia Foster, born February 10, 1964, is an American singer-songwriter of folk and blues music. She sings a variety of American songs, including gospel, blues, jazz, folk, and soul. She’s often compared to Bonnie Raitt or Aretha Franklin.

Foster was a member of the Allman Brothers Band during their 2012 Beacon Theatre run. Foster sang on four songs, including a cover of “The Weight”, where she exchanged verses with Susan Tedeschi. She has toured with Warren Haynes as well as the Blind Boys of Alabama. She was featured on House of Blues’ radio show, The BluesMobile in February 2013. In November 2012, she also appeared in Austin Live: Tick Tock. This short video was produced by the City of Austin. In January 2013, she performed at the Texas State Society of Washington D.C.’s Presidential Inauguration Ball.

Foster continues to tour extensively all over the world. As of 2016, her shows have spanned across the U.S., Italy, Germany, Spain, and Cuba.

She announced details for a Spring 2017 album during an in-depth career retrospective interview with The Pods & Sods Network in November 2016. That album, titled Joy Comes Back, was released on March 24, 2017, via Blue Corn Records, and included collaborations with several artists, including Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Following Hurricane Harvey which damaged many coastal cities in Foster’s home state of Texas, she was invited to participate in a benefit concert including Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, and James Taylor. Another significant moment was Foster’s performance at Carnegie Hall in February 2018. Foster was also awarded one of US Artists’ fellowship awards, which recognized her contributions to her field, accompanied by an unrestricted $50,000 award.

Blue Corn released Crossover, Runaway Soul, and Stages in 1999. In 2004, Stages featured a number of live tracks. Heal Yourself was Foster’s next album in 2006. Heal Yourself was followed in 2006 by The Phenomenal Rustie Foster (2008), which was produced and recorded by Papa Mali. Blue Corn’s 2009 release, The Truth According To Ruthie Foster was produced by Grammy-winning producer Chris Goldsmith. It was recorded at Ardent Studios Memphis. The Truth According To Ruthie Foster was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Contemporary Blues Album. In 2011, Live At Antone’s, a second album featuring Foster’s live performances was released (CD and DVD). Blue Corn’s studio album, Let It Burn, was released in 2012. It featured special guests The Blind Boys of Alabama and William Bell. It was also produced by John Chelew, a Grammy Award winner. Foster was nominated for a second Grammy for Let It Burn, which earned her a Best Blues Album nomination. It also served as the vehicle for many Blues Music Awards that Foster won. Blue Corn Music released Joy Comes Back in 2017.

Ruthie Foster Net Worth

Ruthie Foster is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ruthie Foster 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Foster joined the Navy in an effort to travel and get a better understanding of the world. She soon sang in the Navy’s Pride naval band, which performed pop and funk songs at recruiting drives in the southeast United States. Foster returned from her tour of duty and moved to New York City, where she was a regular performer in various folk venues. Atlantic Records heard Foster’s talents and offered her a recording contract. However, Foster didn’t want to pursue a pop career. She preferred exploring the American roots music she had grown up with. Foster returned to Texas in 1993 to be with her family after her mother became ill. Foster began her career as a camera operator at College Station, Texas, and later became a production assistant. She was caring for her mother who died in 1996.

Foster self-released Full Circle in 1997. This was the beginning of a long relationship between Foster and Blue Corn Music.

Foster’s awards list has grown in the last few years. These awards include three Grammy nominations (Let It Burn for Best Blues Album, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster for Best Contemporary Blues Album, and Promise of a Brand New Day for Best Blues Album), her numerous wins at the Blues Music Awards, including three awards for Best Female Vocalist and one for DVD of the Year for Live At Antone’s, and Foster’s crown for Best Female Vocalist at the 2013 Austin Music Awards. In 2016, she was nominated for two Living Blues Awards and won the Koko Taylor Award for Best Traditional Female Blues Artist. Her list of honors also include a nomination from the Living Blues Awards for Best Live Performer.

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Who is Ruthie Foster Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ruthie Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ruthie Foster celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

What guitar does Ruthie Foster?

Foster has been borrowing his Gibson Les Paul electric guitar for several songs in her own set, and is becoming convinced not only that she is a Gibson girl, but that she could use more electric guitar in her show.

How old is Ruthie Foster?

58 years (February 10, 1964)

Where is Ruthie Foster from?

Gause, TX

Who is Ruth in Song of Solomon?

The melancholy wife of Macon Dead II , Ruth attempts early in their marriage to forge a connection with her husband, but ultimately gives up and takes refuge in her own memories, particularly those of her father, Doctor Foster.

Why did Ruth breastfeed?

Ruth breastfeeds Milkman to fulfill her own sexual desires : “Her passions were narrow but deep. Long deprived of sex, long dependent on self- manipulation…she saw her son’s imminent death as the annihilation of the last occasion she had been made love to” (Morrison, 134).