Parker Millsap
Background information
OriginPurcell, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresAmericana, roots rock, alt-country, blues, country folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
Years active2012–present
LabelsThirty Tigers, Okrahoma Records
Websitewww.parkermillsap.com

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.

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] Millsap's fifth album, Be Here Instead was released on April 9, 2021.[8]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US Americana Americana Airplay US Folk US Rock Billboard 200 Heatseekers Albums Independent Albums Top Album Sales
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 13 80
Other Arrangements
  • Release date: 4 May 2018
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 — — — — — 3 23 100
Be Here Instead
  • Release date: 9 April 2021
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 — — — — — — — —
Wilderness Within You
  • Release date: 12 May 2023
  • Label: Okrahoma Records
 — — — — — — — —

Other appearances

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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ Powers, Ann (11 September 2014). "An Emerging Voice of Americana (And Oklahoma)". NPR. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Haymes, Greg (15 July 2015). "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. ↑ "Elton John: Parker Millsap and Sarah Jarosz 'restored my faith in music'". 4 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Your 50 Favorite Albums of 2016 | No Depression". nodepression.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-17.
  7. ↑ "Acclaimed Oklahoma singer-songwriter Parker Millsap releasing new album 'Other Arrangements' in spring". 14 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Parker Millsap is Back with 'BE HERE INSTEAD'; First Single, "The Real Thing," Premieres". 14 January 2021.
  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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Parker Millsap - "Vulnerable" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 12 February 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ Parker Millsap - "Dammit" (Official Video). ParkerMillsapOfficial. 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021 – via YouTube.
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