When You're Ready by Molly Tuttle

An insightful, gifted songwriter who was crowned “Instrumentalist of the Year” at the 2018 Americana Music Awards on the strength of her EP Rise, Tuttle has broken boundaries and garnered the respect of her peers, winning fans for her incredible flat-picking guitar technique and confessional songwriting. Graced with a clear, true voice and a keen melodic sense, the 25-year-old seems poised for a long and exciting career. When You’re Ready, produced by Ryan Hewitt (The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers) showcases her astonishing range and versatility and shows that she is more than simply an Americana artist. “Molly Tuttle's debut album, 'When You're Ready,' proves that she is a true crossover artist with unbridled ability.” —Guitar Player "Her voice is giving me chills." –NYLON "… handsomely crafted melodies that gently insinuate themselves into the memory..." —NPR "Tuttle effortlessly delivers a mélange of styles to accompany her powerful guitar licks throughout." —Rolling Stone “Her songs are sophisticated modern folk more than old time" —MOJO Magazine “Impressive debut album.... The production, playing and songwriting coalesce into a striking statement that shows an already developed artist well on her way to the next level of her still nascent career.” —American Songwriter

The debut solo LP from the virtuosic multi-instrumentalist and International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year, When You're Ready finds the sweet spot between technical prowess and emotional acuity.

6 / 10

Molly Tuttle's new album is a classic case of gilding the lily. One of the stars of modern bluegrass, her second solo album has strayed a lo...