Parker Millsap
| Parker Millsap | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Purcell, Oklahoma, United States |
| Genres | Americana, Roots rock, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Thirty Tigers, Orkahoma Records |
| Website | www |
Parker Millsap is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Purcell, Oklahoma playing a blend of blues, country, alt-country/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, Parker garnered attention with his popular song "Truck Stop Gospel", which has been featured on NPR's music program "The Record". Playing with childhood friend Michael Rose on bass and Daniel Foulks on the fiddle. Parker's musical style has drawn comparisons to early Elvis. In addition to singing, he plays guitar, harmonica and slide guitar.
He attributes his musical influence to growing up in a Pentecostal Church and listening to blues with his parents.
He has opened for Patty Griffin, Old Crow Medicine Show, Shovels & Rope, Lake Street Dive, John Fullbright, Jason Isbell, and Sarah Jarosz.
To date, Millsap has released three studio albums. The Very Last Day was declared the 11th best roots album of the year by No Depression.
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