The Grammy-nominated string band Della Mae was founded in 2010, and over the next decade and a half, they’ve demonstrated to the roots music world once and for all that a band of all women is not, nor has ever been, a mere novelty. They remain at the forefront of the explosion of women instrumentalists and all-women acts in roots music, and their impact is striking and measurable—not just in North America, but around the globe. Now 16 years since their origin, Della Mae can boast their strongest lineup yet. Founders Kimber Ludiker and Celia Woodsmith are joined by guitarist and songwriter Avril Smith and vocalist and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn.