Nikki Lane

Alt-country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane established herself as an alt-country star-in-the-making with her 2011 debut, Walk of Shame. She nicely followed it up with 2014’s All or Nothin’, a terrific collection of twangy tunes produced by Black Keys’ singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach, whom she met at a flea market. The album made several “Best of” lists when it came out, and New West Records even released a 19-track deluxe version of the record, which includes the previously unreleased “Can’t Get Enough.” Her latest effort, Highway Queen, picks up where All or Nothin’ leaves off. (Niesel)