The Earle and Fullbright albums are among a steady stream of admirable works by singer-songwriters in 2012.

WSJ: Lost in the Trees, Frank Ocean, John Fullbright and Other Best of 2012

In conversation and on stage, Mr. Fullbright avoids unnecessary small talk, conceding he's still learning how to present himself to the public.

WSJ: Father John Misty | John Fullbright | The Promising Futures of a Disparate Pair | By Jim Fusilli

"From the Ground Up" (Blue Dirt), the debut album by 24-year-old John Fullbright, is a stellar collection of folk and Americana that already has the feel of a classic.

WSJ: Lost in the Trees, Frank Ocean, John Fullbright and Other Best of 2012