Wanted: Music recs!

[wordinista]

So, I think I'm interested in widening my music library a little.  I'm having one of those days where iTunes looks like a big candy store, and I seriously have no idea where to start.  So far I've downloaded a little Alison Krauss, Matthew Perryman, and Jack Savoretti, so that might be indicative of what my ear seems to be craving right now:  clear vocals, a nice melody, and fairly mellow-sounding.  (I'd forgotten how much I LOVE Alison Krauss' voice. Gawd.)

Would y'all mind giving me a few artists to check out?  I'm really feeling like trying something new (or new to me, at least), so I'm curious to hear what my f-list is listening to or might recommend.  (Hit me up with your instrumental recs too.  Soundtracks, scores, the works!)

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[smartycat.livejournal.com]

Bat for Lashes, Beth Boucher, Holly Brook, Alana Davis, Elizabeth & the Catapult, Ellery, Kyler England, Far Beyond Frail, A Fine Frenzy, Melody Gardot, Missy Higgins, Amy Kuney, Lijie, Aimee Mann, Keri Noble, Over the Rhine, Nerina Pallot, Shaye, Snow Patrol, Nina Storey, Vienna Teng, Kristina Train, Janice Vidal, Joanna Wang, Beth Waters, Alexa Wilkinson, Rachael Yamagata.

Also, the Tropical Tribute to the Beatles album. It's a complete mental vacation.