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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014•TV Series•

5.8

Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine

2020•Movie

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

2016•Movie•

6.0

How to Grow a Band

2012•Movie•

6.5

Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live

2024•Movie•

10.0

Revival: The Sam Bush Story

2015•Movie

Jackson Browne with Special Guest Sara Watkins Live

2012•Movie•

4.5

The Porchlight Sessions

2017•Movie

Filmography