Grace Morrison’s new album, Saltwater Country, is something you navigate. Like a tide pulling you inward, it offers an intimate, immersive experience that invites you not just to hear her story but to see it: her values, her roots, her beliefs, and her essence.
The journey begins with Cranberry Blossoms, a track that wastes no time; you’ll catch yourself checking the playback bar to make sure nothing was skipped. It's a bold, stripped-down opener that delivers on Morrison’s motto: “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus.” From the first note, she means business.
Then comes Saltwater Country,” the album’s title track and its soul. It captures Morrison’s signature sound, a blend that defies neat categorization and instead carves out its own space.
“I was always too pop for folk and too folk for country. Eventually, I started peeling back the layers of my music to find out what truly made it mine. At the heart of it all was my deep, undeniable connection to the Cape Cod coastline—it’s in my blood, in my voice, in every lyric I write. My music carries the storytelling of country, the twang, but also the raw, unshakable spirit of a Swamp Yankee. That’s Saltwater Country,” she shared.
The album keeps evolving. Just a Kid on Parkwood Drive brings in a rich dose of piano, while One Becomes Two explores the pain of love. Then there’s Beer in a Teacup, a warm, easy-gliding track about embracing imperfections and living unapologetically. Inspired by her grandmother, who used to drink beer from a teacup and never cared what people thought, it’s a tender nod to rebellion and authenticity.
I Wanna Tell You Something slows the tempo down into country ballad territory, while Heartbreak Hell cranks up the grit with a more rock-driven edge. You and Me Talking introduces a male vocal counterpart, adding new texture and emotional depth.
Across 15 tracks and nearly 53 minutes, Saltwater Country doesn’t play it safe. It maps out Morrison’s full artistic landscape, one filled with reflection, memory, and generational ties.
Songs like Poor Man’s Daughter shine with perspective, portraying poverty not as pity but as a powerful crucible for character. Gloria, Avoiding Confrontation, and Only a Man showcase Morrison’s velvety vocals and the steady heartbeat of acoustic guitar and banjo that runs through her work.
The album closes with a final trio: Who’s Raising Who, Smoke Stain, and On My Way Massachusetts, that encapsulates Saltwater Country’s unmistakably American spirit. Through them, Morrison not only honors her history but also reclaims it, one lyric at a time. Saltwater Country is a love letter to Cape Cod and a declaration of artistic identity. Each song is a sonic postcard, a reflection of her family’s cranberry-farming roots and her emotional ties to the Northeastern coast.
Grace Morrison isn’t your typical artist. A pianist, accordionist, cranberry farmer, history buff, and coffee lover (she even sells her own blend), she started her journey singing for tips in coffee shops. Since then, she’s shared stages with icons like Eddie Money, Joey Molland of Badfinger, and Greg Douglass of the Steve Miller Band. She’s also worked with Grammy-winning songwriter Lori McKenna.
Produced by Jon Evans (Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan), Saltwater Country firmly establishes Morrison as one of indie folk’s most compelling voices. With lush vocals, confessional lyrics, and a painter’s touch for imagery, she emerges not just as a songwriter but as a storyteller with grit, grace, and heart.
Morrison’s storytelling comes alive on stage. Throughout the summer and fall of 2025, she’ll be bringing Saltwater Country across the U.S., from the Red Lodge Songwriter Festival in Montana (June 19) to Musikfest in Pennsylvania (August 2) and an intimate album release concert in her hometown of Wareham, MA (July 26).
She’ll also share the stage with fellow songwriter Katie Dahl in Delaware (August 7) and Cambridge, MA (August 10), before wrapping up with appearances in Nashville, Rhode Island, and more. Whether it’s a free library concert or a renowned songwriter festival, Morrison’s performances are known for their warmth, honesty, and connection, offering audiences a live experience just as personal and profound as the album itself.
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