Mary Gauthier Press

What the press is saying…

Reckoning (2026)

“Like [Woody] Guthrie, the 64-year-old Gauthier belongs to a rare pantheon of artists that includes John Prine, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, and Bob Dylan, who other musicians refer to as “songwriters’ songwriters.”
-No Depression

“This is heady, perceptive writing from Gauthier, from whom we expect nothing less. Reckoning may well be her most impactful album to date, though Mercy Now is certainly in the same conversation.” - Glide Magazine

“This collection with soul-baring tales is fortified by her expertise. Some songs will have lyrics that not everyone will agree with. But that’s usually the domain of folk artists. Mary keeps it under a calm assemblage without any radical seasoning... the beauty of her songs is always evident & entertaining.” - Americana Highways

“This is an important album, about as good as any that Gauthier has recorded, brilliantly produced, undeniably political and yet aspirational too. It’s a wonderful addition to her canon.” - AmericanaUK

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DARK ENOUGH TO SEE THE STARS (2022)

“...from start to finish, Gauthier masterfully makes the personal universal.”
-The Associated Press

“Mary Gauthier is known for her astute ability to share sentiments common to all, even when those truths may be difficult to discern. She’s never shrunk from that responsibility as it applies to probing the depth of her soul in order to uncover those sentiments that may well resonate with others as well.”
-American Songwriter

“..these songs on Dark Enough to See the Stars resonate with emotions that many of us have felt in recent times but were unable to express nearly as well as Gauthier does.”
-Glide Magazine

“Fall Apart World,” the track that opens Mary Gauthier’s new album, Dark Enough to See the Stars, might just be a perfect song…Gauthier’s album shines as one of the best of the year so far.”
-No Depression

“Dark Enough to See the Stars’ is certain to be a musical highlight of the year, and another Gauthier classic to carry with us through the journey of life.”
-Entertainment Focus

“Under heartfelt wishes for no more pain or struggle, and thoughts of reuniting beyond this mortal coil, Dark Enough To See The Stars shows Mary Gauthier as a subtle, evocative wordsmith at her peak. It’s a highly rewarding album.”
-Holler

“Dark Enough to See the Stars stands with her very best work. Just as her song “Mercy Now” has been covered by many artists, this collection of ten songs has several that should endure for years to come. You may shed some tears, recall fond memories of your own, or simply just marvel at how Gauthier delivers so many poignant, relatable emotions that most of us would be hard-pressed to express. Rarely does an album have so much emotional impact.”
-Glide Magazine

“From the opening number to the last, the album is captivating, leaving you in no doubt that you’re in the company of one of the great storytellers and songwriters of our age.”
-Entertainment Focus

RIFLES & ROSARY BEADS (2018)

"…Rifles & Rosary Beads, is not only one of the most arresting American singer-songwriter records in recent years, but one of the most vital pieces of art to come out of those two wars.”
-Rolling Stone Country

"You'll be hard-pressed to hear a more powerfully moving work than Rifles & Rosary Beads - this year, or any other."
-LA Times

"The importance of this effort cannot be overstated."
-Country Standard Time

"The album's honesty and insight into an often overlooked aspect of American democracy - the on-the-ground experiences of soldiers and, especially, the aftermath of their time in combat - is a gift in a contemporary moment full of chatter and political rhetoric."
-NPR World Cafe

Career Highlights

Awards

(2019) Rifles & Rosary Beads Named Best Album of The Year at International Folk Music Awards

(2019) Rifles & Rosary Beads Nominated for GRAMMY Award for Best Folk Album of the Year

(2019) Mary Gauthier Named International Artist of the Year by The Americana Association UK

(2018) Rifles & Rosary Beads, Nominated for Album of the Year by The Americana Music Association

(2018) Rifles & Rosary Beads Named #1 Best Singer/Songwriter Album of 2018 by LA Times

(2018) “War After The War” Named #1 Song of the Year by NPR/Malcolm Gladwell

(2015) Mary Gauthier Nominated for GLADD Outstanding Music Artist of the Year at 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

(2014) Trouble and Love Named One of Best 40 Country Albums of 2014 by Rolling Stone Magazine

(2014) "Mercy Now” Named One of Saddest 40 Country Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone