BJ O'Malley

"BJ O'Malley once said, "I play pop country, but not like the stuff out now, but the way pop country was 30 to 40 years ago." Her music is a throwback to days when the country folk dressed up and headed down to town to hear those voices who sang on the radio. She has the style and spunk of June Carter Cash, a voice more gentle than Tammy Wynette and writes lyrics that sound like she's been drinking with Hank Williams Sr.

BJ O'Malley has a sweet voice that sings ugly songs."

Genres: Country, Solo Act

Formed: 2000 in Youngstown, OH

Current status: Pursuing music career in Nashville

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Upcoming shows

None scheduled

• Past shows

RIYL: Hank Sr., Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Marty Robbins, Kasey Chambers

Influences

Maria McKee, Stevie Nicks, Loretta Lynn, Gram Parsons, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Lone Justice, REM, Hank Williams Sr., Willie Nelson, Violent Femmes, Jimmie Rodgers, Carter Family, Johnny Cash, Prince, Bobby Lane, Grease, Patty Smith, Meat Purveyors, my mom, Bobby Gentry, Excene, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, 50s crooners, 60s Girl Groups, Otis Redding, Tina Turner, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Connie Francis, Patty Paige, Theresa Brewer, my grammas records, Bon Scott, Mazzy Starr, Blue Rodeo, Richard Thompson, Kasey Chambers, Tom Sailor, Clem Snide, Pete Drivere, Louvin Bros., Etta James, Joe Shelby, the Haynes Boys, Elvis P., Cindy Lauper

History

BJ O'Malley didn't learn to play guitar until she broke her leg when she was 29-and-a-half. Six months later, she started performing. Ever since, she's been playing live and recording great new old country music.

Musicians

• BJ O'Malley: Guitar, Vocals