The Boston Globe

12 musical acts to listen for in 2012

JANUARY 22, 2012

ADAM HOOD

This Alabama-spawned roots-rock and country singer-songwriter raised his profile considerably after a chance encounter with Miranda Lambert led to Hood opening some shows for her. Willie Nelson also took a shine to Hood and included the former land-surveyor on his Country Throwdown tour. Several artists have covered his songs, including David Nail, who tackles “Grandpa’s Farm’’ (a tune Hood co-wrote) on his latest release, “The Sound of a Million Dreams.’’ Check out Hood’s own version on his late 2011 album, “The Shape of Things.’’ [SR]

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