“Gantt dodges many of the cliches of Appalachian folk, while managing to embrace the sparse acoustic feel that makes it a unique style. This atmospheric misty music doesn't have the fast pace delivery that often comes with Bluegrass based music, but on tunes like The Reckoning hangs on to the mystic quality that inhabits much of the music from this part of America. She calls herself "Americana-Soul" and that's a good description." ” - Tim Martin
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Jun 4 2023
A beautiful soul, spirit and power all wrapped up in one girl, North Carolina’s Meris Gantt recalls the raw storytelling of revered folk-country artists Gillian Welch and Mary Gauthier on this, her debut solo release. Co-founder of Boone-based Mountain Radio…
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May 25 2023
Meris Gantt didn’t realize it, but writing ‘Fine‘ was a way to process the grief and pain from the death of her father, it was whilst out hiking and reflecting on the lyrics that…
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May 25 2023
"Fascinated by the Appalachian Mountain sounds that echoed through her coastal North Carolina home", Gantt dodges many of the cliches of Appalachian folk, while managing to embrace the sparse acoustic feel that makes it a unique…
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May 3 2023
Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Meris Gantt’s song “Fine” from her forthcoming album Forced Revival, due to be released on June 2. Forced Revival was produced by Glenn Deuel of Deuel Studios. The song will be available…
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Apr 17 2023
We had the best time playing "Open Folk" at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium in Asheville, NC. I got to play my own little set with Rachiel from Handlebar Betty and then had the pleasure of adding some background vocals to…
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Apr 16 2023
I didn’t grow up seeing gender inequality in anything. My Mom raised me and my four sisters to do whatever we wanted with no regard for those societal norms. It’s only been in the past few years that I’ve questioned…
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Apr 3 2022
We've been working hard this winter. It's been a blast working with Deuel Studios in Boone, North Carolina. So excited to share the finished product.
Jan 18 2022
Check out our new EP - Garage Apartment!!!
