The Gig Cartel - Artist profiles: Molly Tuttle

Molly Tuttle is a highly acclaimed American musician and singer-songwriter born in Santa Clara, California. Raised in a musical family, she learned to play guitar at a young age and started performing with her family band. Tuttle's incredible talent on the guitar quickly garnered attention, and by the age of 11, she had won her first guitar contest.
 
In 2015, Tuttle graduated from the Berklee College of Music and relocated to Nashville, where she began to establish herself as a solo artist. Her debut EP, "Rise," was released in 2017 and quickly garnered critical acclaim. In 2018, Tuttle was named "Guitar Player of the Year" at the International Bluegrass Music Awards, becoming the first woman to ever receive the honor.
Tuttle's music is a blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana, and she is known for her intricate fingerstyle guitar playing and soulful vocals. Her debut album, "When You're Ready," was released in 2019 and received widespread critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for "Best Americana Album" at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
In addition to her solo career, Tuttle has collaborated with a number of prominent musicians, including Sierra Hull, Gillian Welch, and Jason Isbell. She continues to tour and perform, captivating audiences with her exceptional musicianship and heartfelt songwriting.