Author: Mary Bragg

The New Singles

“The Lonely Persistence of Time”

THINK ABOUT IT, the covers EP

“A testament to both her musical ability and production chops.”
–Nashville Scene

“Stark, gentle…”
–Billboard

“Singer-songwriter Mary Bragg momentarily sheds her country-folk sound for a little slice of Southern rock on a cover of Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Don’t Walk Away” featuring Drivin N Cryin.”
–Rolling Stone Country

VIOLETS AS CAMOUFLAGE

“Country music taught us long ago that at some point, anyone with a heart will fall to pieces. On her fifth album, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Bragg explores the little cracks that lead to that undone state, and compassionately argues that it’s possible to reassemble yourself. Her clear, warm alto, reminiscent of Patsy Cline, was made for confidences, and these gorgeously crafted and executed songs touch the listener on a deep level, where insight occurs.” -Ann Powers, NPR Music (10 Best Albums of March 2019)

“Both songs depict scenarios in which the characters lay themselves bare, revealing pain even as they open themselves up for more.”
-Rolling Stone Country

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“Ace songwriter Mary Bragg credits fans’ and critics’ enthusiastic response to her 2017 LP Lucky Strike with inspiring her to rely on her instincts.”
-Nashville Scene

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“Violets’ 14 tracks are among the most intensely personal Bragg has ever written.”
-Billboard

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“Like the long-lost ballad Patsy Cline never got to croon, “I Thought You Were Somebody Else” mixes classic country twang with broken-hearted sentiment and light touches of pedal steel.”
-Rolling Stone Country

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PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS ALBUMS

“Refined, sumptuously melancholy take on southern storytelling.”
-NPR’s World Cafe

“Sublime distilling of southern grit; subtly refining the folk-country singer-songwriter template.”
-NPR Music, Best of 2017

“Americana Queen.”
-Vice Noisey

“A magnificent collection of Americana.”
-No Depression

I’m in a new band. With my best friend. We’re called The Reckless Electric, and our debut album, Comeback, is being released March 2. Rolling Stone calls it “hilarious and spunky… full of twangy, take-no-shits attitude.” The Bluegrass Situation has premiered our video for Ice Cream & Liquor.

Get your physical copy here, or pre-order on iTunes.

What an incredible end-of-year gift: NPR Music includes “Done Ain’t Done” from Lucky Strike on this best-of list for 2017. So grateful to Jewly Hight for listening, and for calling my music “sublime distilling of southern grit.” She says that I’m “subtly refining the folk-country singer-songwriter template,” and that makes me want to go off and refine it some more. Thankful also to Stephanie Lambring for writing this song with me. Go check her out. Here’s to a fantastic 2018!

Two brand new recordings for you – an original, “‘Cause It’s Christmas” and a cover of an old German hymn, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.” Available now on iTunes; links here.

I’m over the moon to be opening for The Secret Sisters this fall! They’re such incredible artists, come swoon over their sibling harmony with me. We’re hitting Kansas City, Charlotte, Raleigh, Annapolis, Richmond, and DC. Tickets available here.

Mark your calendars, Americanafest goers, I’ll be playing in the round with Will Kimbrough, Brigitte DeMeyer, and Sarah Potenza on Thursday, September 14 on top of the Westin Hotel from 5:30-7:30pm. Americanafest really is a blast; get your tickets and come hang.

What a hoot and a half it was playing Music City Roots! Watch the full show here, or skip to the point in the show where we play Lucky Strike and Done Ain’t Done. I sure loved sharing the night with such powerhouse women – Carsie Blanton, Laney Jones, and Katie Pruitt.

Huge news! Lucky Strike is now playing in Starbucks, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and a host of other retailers around the world. If you hear me in one of these stores, post a short video of the moment to social media, tag me and the store you’re in, and I’ll send you a surprise thank you in the mail. And for you die-hard Starbucks goers, in their app, click on the music tab and you should see me there when they’re playing my songs. CRAZY!

The official music video for “Wildfire” is premiering now at Noisey.

A live in-studio music video for “Bayou Lullaby” is premiering at Roughstock.