1.   All this was great experience, but her schlocky pop background raised credibility issues when she became famous as a roots rocker.

2.   McClinton says the popularity of adult-alternative radio across the country has meant new fans for roots rockers like himself.

3.   The music can be characterized as raw energy, with the omnipresent jams that belong to any real roots rockers.

4.   For example, the Shanachie label will feature singer-songwriter Sara Hickman along with the roots rocker Phil Lee.