Rosalie Sorrels, born Rosalie Ann Stringfellow on June 24, 1933 in Boise, Idaho, was an American singer-songwriter known for her contributions to folk music. She began her public career as a singer and collector of traditional folksongs in the late 1950s, performing at music festivals and clubs across the United States with her five children. Her breakthrough moment came in 1966 when she performed at the Newport Folk Festival. Sorrels released Rosalie's Songbag in 1961, followed by notable works such as If I Could Be the Rain (1967) and Travelin’ Lady (1972). She collaborated with prominent folk musicians including Utah Phillips, Dave Van Ronk, Peggy Seeger, and Pete Seeger. Sorrels received several accolades, including the World Folk Music Association's Kate Wolf Award in 1990 and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho in 2000. She passed away on June 11, 2017.
