Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated American folk singer-songwriter and author, recognized for her poignant storytelling and exploration of themes such as marginalization, addiction, and recovery. After releasing her debut album, ‘Dixie Kitchen,’ in 1997, Mary Gauthier went on to establish herself as a distinctive voice in American folk music. Her critically acclaimed 1998 follow-up, ‘Drag Queens in Limousines,’ garnered widespread recognition and led to appearances at major folk festivals, including Newport. In 2001, Gauthier relocated to Nashville and secured a publishing deal with Harlan Howard Songs, releasing her third album, ‘Filth and Fire,’ in 2002.

In 2018, she was also recognized as International Artist of the Year by the UK Americana Music Association. Her songs have been covered by notable artists such as Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Jimmy Buffett, and featured in television shows like ‘Nashville’ and ‘Yellowstone.’ Gauthier further expanded her creative output with her acclaimed memoir, ‘Saved by a Song,’ published in 2021, and her songs are studied in academic settings, including Vanderbilt University. Continuing her prolific output, Gauthier released her latest album, ‘Dark Enough to See the Stars,’ in 2022. This project further cemented her legacy as a Grammy-nominated American folk singer-songwriter and author, celebrated for her poignant storytelling and profound exploration of themes such as marginalization, addiction, and recovery.