MOMMA MOLASSES

Uniquely Timeless Western Sound

With her stirring voice, rowdy sense of humor, & unique finger picking guitar style Momma Molasses blends together Traditional Country, Western Swing, Folk, Bluegrass, Piedmont Blues, and Old-Time music into a uniquely timeless sound.  She has been likened by listeners to female greats such as; Patsy Cline, "Mother" Maybelle Carter, Loretta Lynn, and has also been deemed by fans as “A Postmodern Minnie Pearl”

Momma Molasses was born & raised in Carthage, North Carolina where part of her family has lived for over 8 generations; she also has family roots in the West Virginian coal mines, & the East Texas. She is currently based at the “Birthplace of Country Music '' Bristol, TN/VA; where she works part time for The Birthplace of Country Music Museum as an assistant producer & stage manager for Radio Bristol; a living exhibit focused on bringing the roots back to country music radio. She also recently released a new album “Take Me to the Country” which was recorded at Classic Recording in Bristol, VA. 

Growing up she learned to play classic country from her Uncle; while singing gospel music in church, & frequenting local bluegrass jams. She was raised by two ex-hippies turned medical workers who dedicated their lives to rural medicine & valuing people over profit. 

After a string of hard luck she started touring, and camping on mountain sides, crashing in an old Ford Windstar van named Janis; booking at local breweries, & any hole-in-the-walls that would have her, mostly in Southern Appalachia. She has since played at several festivals, historical theaters, and has opened for many nationally touring acts.