Mary Gauthier (pronounced Go-SHAY) is a revered American singer-songwriter whose work is striking for its emotional depth and storytelling authenticity. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 11, 1962, Gauthier's life before music was as complex and distressed as the characters often depicted in her songs. She battled with drug and alcohol addiction and didn’t start her career in music until she was 35, after opening up a Cajun restaurant in Boston's Back Bay area. This baptism of fire into songwriting, paired with her own arduous life experiences, imbues her music with a rugged honesty that has garnered critical acclaim.

Gauthier's music is deeply rooted in the genres of Americana and country, and her lyrical prowess has been compared to that of legends such as Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. With albums like "Rifles and Rosary Beads," she has demonstrated a particular gift for giving a voice to the voiceless, often channeling the struggles of marginalized groups such as veterans and the LGBTQ community into her storytelling. "The War After the War" and "Bullet Holes in the Sky" reflect her keen ability to capture the complexities of post-war life and the indelible scars left on soldiers and their families. In her most recent offering, "Dark Enough to See the Stars," Gauthier continues her tradition of deeply personal and introspective songwriting, cementing her status as a troubadour of the human experience. Her critical success includes being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album and her induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, marking her undeniable impact on the fabric of American folk and country music.

Genres

Alternative Country

Ectofolk

Folk

Queer Country

Singer-songwriter

Women's Music

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Latest Release

Dark Enough to See the Stars

Mary Gauthier

Album - 10 Tracks - Released June 3, 2022