Parker Millsap

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 banjo.

Parker Millsap
OriginPurcell, Oklahoma, United States
GenresAmericana, Roots Rock, Alt-Country, Blues, Country Folk
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Musician
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo
Years active2012–present
LabelsThirty Tigers, Okrahoma Records
Associated actsSarah Jarosz, Elton John
Websitewww.parkermillsap.com

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 and is his first release to feature electric instruments.[7] On January 14, 2021, Millsap announced that his fifth album, Be Here Instead would be released on April 9.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US Americana Americana Airplay US Folk US Rock Billboard 200 Heatseekers Albums
Palisade
  • Release date: 18 April 2012
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 — — — — — —
Parker Millsap
  • Release date: 4 February 2014
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 1 — 17 — 95 15
The Very Last Day
  • Release date: 25 March 2016
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 1 1 6 21 49 3
Other Arrangements
  • Release date: 4 May 2018
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
Be Here Instead
  • Release date: 9 April 2021
  • Label: Okrahoma Records

Other Appearances
Year Artist Album Song
2016 Sarah Jarosz Undercurrent "Comin' Undone" (also co-writer)

Music videos
Year Video Director
2014 "Truck Stop Gospel"[9] Matt Bizer/Ted Newsome
2016 "Pining"[10] Matt Bizer

Awards and nominations
YearAssociationCategoryNominated WorkResult
2014Americana Music Honors & AwardsEmerging Artist of the YearHimselfNominated
2016Album of the YearThe Very Last DayNominated

References
  1. Powers, Ann. "An Emerging Voice of Americana (And Oklahoma)". The Record. NPR. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  2. Haymes, Greg. "Parker Millsap at the Ale House 7/14/15". timesunion.com. The Times Union. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  3. Wake, Matt (May 7, 2014). "Who the heck is Jason Isbell's opening act Parker Millsap?". AL.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  4. "Parker Millsap". Longs Park Amphitheater Foundation.
  5. https://nondoc.com/2016/10/04/elton-john-parker-millsap-restored-my-faith-in-music/
  6. http://nodepression.com/article/your-50-favorite-albums-2016
  7. http://newsok.com/article/5583472
  8. https://americansongwriter.com/parker-millsap-is-back-with-be-here-instead-first-single-the-real-thing-premieres/
  9. "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Truck Stop Gospel". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  10. "CMT : Videos : Parker Millsap : Pining". Country Music Television. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
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