Sara Watkins
Biography
Sara Ullrika Watkins (born June 8, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek along with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile. In addition to singing and fiddling, Watkins also plays the ukulele and the guitar, and also played percussion while touring with the Decemberists. With Nickel Creek, Watkins released five studio albums, one compilation album, and seven singles. During the band's seven-year hiatus, Watkins released three solo albums: Sara Watkins and Sun Midnight Sun on Nonesuch Records and Young in All the Wrong Ways on New West Records.
Filmography
Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
2024
as Self
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
2020
as Self
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
as Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
as Self
Revival: The Sam Bush Story
2015
as Self
Jackson Browne: I'll Do Anything - Live In Concert
2013
Jackson Browne with Special Guest Sara Watkins Live
2012
as Herself - Fiddle
How to Grow a Band
2012
as Self