Molly Brandt can’t resist a great story, and her new song “Queen of Clark County” is a thumping country adventure into the seamier sides of touring. The song is as catchy as it is hilarious, and a flourish of an introduction into the Americana scene.
Named 2023 Americana Artist of the Year at the Midwest Country Music Awards, and with her powerful vocals, compelling storytelling, and unforgettable performances, Molly Brandt weave tales of heartache, resilience and triumph, delving into blue-collar struggles, dive bar revelries, long car rides, and cold-blooded revenge. With a musical background that includes stints as a classical pianist and jazz vocalist, Brandt found her songwriting voice when she turned to roots music, using a tapestry of Americana styles to tell her vivid, gritty stories.