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At 87, Judy Collins Is Touring, Calling Herself the 'Betty White of the Folk Movement'
Published 8/9/2026•1 min read
At 87, Judy Collins is continuing her farewell tour, noting she still has 'a lot more steam in my engine.'
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Even as she embarks on a farewell tour, Judy Collins insists she is far from winding down. At 87, the legendary folk singer declared she still has plenty of energy, noting that she feels like she has 'a lot more steam in my engine.' In a candid assessment of her career longevity, Collins compared her presence in the folk scene to that of a beloved icon, stating she feels she is the 'Betty White of the Folk Movement.'



