Watch Sierra Ferrell Deliver a Disturbingly Awesome Impromptu Cover of “Down With the Sickness”

While on stage, Sierra Ferrell often showcased her love for folk, gypsy jazz, and bluegrass with songs like “The Sea” and “Bells of Every Chapel.” Still climbing the ranks of the music industry, 2024 marked a big year for the singer. Not only did Ferrell released her latest album, Trail of Flowers, but the record landed her several Grammy Awards. Thrilled about her ongoing success, Ferrell recently showed a different side of herself when she decided to cover the hit song “Down With The Sickness” from Disturbed. 

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Already a hit song, covering “Down With The Sickness” comes with its own set of challenges. But for Ferrell, it was just another day as she covered other songs in the past. But when standing on stage, the singer decided to offer fans a little something different. Thankfully, her performance made its way online.

Fans couldn’t get enough of Ferrell, who appeared to be in high spirits when performing the Disturbed classic. “Ever cover she does, nails em. Bless ya lady.” Another comment suggested, “Pretty much there is nothing that Sierra can’t do.” 

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How Sierra Ferrell Handles Life On The Road

While spending a great deal of time on the road, expanding her career, Ferrell approached the touring life a little differently. Although some singer tend to party after a performance, Ferrell knew the dangers of alcohol. “I try not to party too much the night before, but most of the time I’ve been doing pretty well, actually not really drinking that much. Drinking can really just throw a wrench in the tire, especially getting older; we can’t really drink like we used to. Our bodies just don’t want to hang as much.”

Instead of Ferrell partying the night away, she found peace in the sauna. “I went to the sauna, and afterward I sat in this salt room and just meditated for a bit. I’m always looking for a place to sauna and do a cold plunge, or any sort of healing thing. I did this thing where I was laid on a water bed and there were these vibrations that came through the waterbed. And then you put your headphones on and you listen to these frequencies.”

No matter her road rituals, Ferrell continues to prove that her talent goes far beyond just a single genre of music.

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