Essence and Gold Country

Award-winning singer-songwriter Essence Goldman has been immersed in art and music since childhood, shaping a voice and style that pay homage to songwriting legends like Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton, and Gillian Welch. While rooted in folk and Americana, her expansive sound embraces country, pop, and rock, allowing her to connect with audiences across genres. Onstage, she’s opened for icons such as Jason Mraz, Shawn Colvin, Tom Petty, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Chrissie Hynde, Steve Miller, Pat Benatar, and Linda Perry—a testament to her versatility and wide appeal. Her upcoming album, Father’s Daughter, is a deeply personal tribute to her dad. Steeped in Appalachian, Americana, and country traditions, the record offers a raw and emotional account of her life’s victories and losses. With dobro guitars, pedal steel, banjo, church organ, cinematic strings, and layered harmonies, she crafts a timeless soundscape that feels both intimate and universal.