Joyce's roots are in acoustic folk as well as in western music. Her songs, though, are about what she knows--the southern California farmlands. Joyce's upbringing on her family's farm makes for a rich background, giving her a strong sense of place. Woodson's lovely voice and striking stage presence sometimes lead people to compare her with the late Kate Wolf or Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Woodson started out playing the local folk music scene in southern California soon gaining recognition playing the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, the Napa Valley Musica Festival in northern California, and the Western Music Festival in Tucson, Arizona. She is also a regular performer at the Gene Autry Museum

Joyce's songs have been recorded by several prominent folksingers including: Rounder recording artist, Kristina Olsen; Jean Prescott (voted "Best Cowgirl Singer in Texas" in 1996); and New England recording artist, Kim Wallach. Her song Drive Myself Home was featured on NPR's radio show Car Talk.