Parker Millsap
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Origin | Purcell, Oklahoma, United States |
Genres | Americana, Roots Rock, Alt-Country, Blues, Country Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Thirty Tigers, Okrahoma Records |
Associated acts | Sarah Jarosz, Elton John |
Website |
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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 self-titled 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 banjo.
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] and counts Elton John as a fan[5].
Millsap had released three studio albums. The Very Last Day was declared the 11th best roots album of the year by No Depression.[6] His fourth album, Other Arrangements was announced on February 14 and will be released on May 4. Other Arrangements is set to feature a more blues, rock and pop-focused sound than his previous work and will be his first release to feature electric instruments[7].
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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US Americana | Americana Airplay | US Folk | US Rock | Billboard 200 | Heatseekers Albums | ||
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 |
Other Arrangements |
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Other Appearances
Year | Artist | Album | Song |
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2016 | Sarah Jarosz | Undercurrent | "Comin' Undone" (also co-writer) |
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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2014 | "Truck Stop Gospel"[8] | Matt Bizer/Ted Newsome |
2016 | "Pining"[9] | Matt Bizer |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2014 | Americana Music Honors & Awards | Emerging Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
2016 | Album of the Year | The Very Last Day | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Powers, Ann. "An Emerging Voice of Americana (And Oklahoma)". The Record. NPR. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ Haymes, Greg. "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.
- ↑ https://nondoc.com/2016/10/04/elton-john-parker-millsap-restored-my-faith-in-music/
- ↑ http://nodepression.com/article/your-50-favorite-albums-2016
- ↑ http://newsok.com/article/5583472
- ↑ "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Truck Stop Gospel". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ↑ "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Pining". Country Music Television. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
External links
- Parker Millsap at AllMusic
- Parker Millsap discography at Discogs