Parker Millsap is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Purcell, Oklahoma, playing a blend of blues, country, rock, Americana, and folk music. Named one of Americana Music Association's 2014 Emerging Artists of the Year after the release of his eponymous album, Millsap garnered attention with his song "Truck Stop Gospel", which has been featured on NPR's music program The Record.[1] Playing with childhood friend Michael Rose on bass and Daniel Foulks on the fiddle, Millsap's musical style has drawn comparisons to early Elvis Presley.[2] In addition to singing, he plays guitar, harmonica and piano.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Purcell, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Americana, roots rock, alt-country, blues, country folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Thirty Tigers, Okrahoma Records |
| Website | www |
He attributes his musical influence to growing up in a Pentecostal Church and listening to blues with his parents.[3]
He has opened for Patty Griffin, Old Crow Medicine Show, Shovels & Rope, Lake Street Dive, John Fullbright, Jason Isbell, and Sarah Jarosz,[4] as well as headlining tours of his own, and counts Elton John as a fan. Millsap's television appearances include Conan and Austin City Limits.[5]
Millsap has released five studio albums. His 2016 release, The Very Last Day, was declared the 11th best roots album of the year by No Depression.[6] His fourth album, Other Arrangements, was released on May 4, 2018. Other Arrangements features a more blues, rock, and pop-focused sound than his previous work.[7] Millsap's fifth album, Be Here Instead was released on April 9, 2021.[8]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US Americana | Americana Airplay | US Folk | US Rock | Billboard 200 | Heatseekers Albums | Independent Albums | Top Album Sales | ||
| Palisade |
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| Parker Millsap |
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1 | — | 17 | — | 95 | 15 | — | — |
| The Very Last Day |
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1 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 49 | 3 | 13 | 80 |
| Other Arrangements |
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— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | 100 |
| Be Here Instead |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilderness Within You |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Other appearances
edit| Year | Artist | Album | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sarah Jarosz | Undercurrent | "Comin' Undone" (also co-writer) |
| 2019 | Samantha Fish | Kill or Be Kind | "She Don't Live Around Here" (co-writer) |
Music videos
edit| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Truck Stop Gospel"[9] | Matt Bizer/Ted Newsome |
| 2016 | "Pining"[10] | Matt Bizer |
| 2019 | "Let A Little Light In"[11] | Tim Duggan |
| 2021 | "The Real Thing"[12] | Jacqueline Justice |
| 2021 | "Vulnerable"[13] | Casey Pierce |
| 2021 | "Dammit"[14] | Monica Murray |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Americana Music Honors & Awards | Emerging Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2016 | Album of the Year | The Very Last Day | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Powers, Ann (11 September 2014). "An Emerging Voice of Americana (And Oklahoma)". NPR. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ Haymes, Greg (15 July 2015). "Parker Millsap at the Ale House 7/14/15". timesunion.com. The Times Union. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ Wake, Matt (May 7, 2014). "Who the heck is Jason Isbell's opening act Parker Millsap?". AL.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Parker Millsap". Longs Park Amphitheater Foundation.
- ^ "Elton John: Parker Millsap and Sarah Jarosz 'restored my faith in music'". 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Your 50 Favorite Albums of 2016 | No Depression". nodepression.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Acclaimed Oklahoma singer-songwriter Parker Millsap releasing new album 'Other Arrangements' in spring". 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Parker Millsap is Back with 'BE HERE INSTEAD'; First Single, "The Real Thing," Premieres". 14 January 2021.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Truck Stop Gospel". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Pining". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Parker Millsap - "Let a Little Light In" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 23 January 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Parker Millsap - "The Real Thing" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 14 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Parker Millsap - "Vulnerable" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 12 February 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Parker Millsap - "Dammit" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
External links
edit- Parker Millsap at AllMusic
- Parker Millsap discography at Discogs
