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“Welcome Back: A Collection” (2023)


“Welcome Back: A Collection” includes these songs that won or placed in the Great American Song Contest:

  • “No More Tequila For Santa” and “Mix Tape,” SPECIAL CATEGORY, 2024
  • “Cheapskate Hill,” OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SONGWRITING, Americana Category, 2023
  • “Welcome Back (to the Land of the Living)” and “Cheers to the Road,” FINALIST, Americana Category, 2023
  • “See You On the Other Side,” WINNER, Singer/Songwriter category 2020
  • “Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night,” FINALIST, Americana category, 2019

“Hey Karma” (2017)


“An anthology of imaginative and witty compositions delivered with a warmth that’s difficult to find in these edgiest of days. These songs are the best expression of a truly creative and idiosyncratic observer of the world ” – Rachel Choist, adobeandteardrops.com


“Lump of Coal” (2014)

“What I love about Michael is his natural ability to tell a good story in song and relate to his audience.  There is a sublime humour in much of what he writes and the accompaniment uncluttered, allowing his voice to take full command. The new EP. ‘Lump Of Coal’, exceeds all expectations, but don’t just take my word for it, go buy it!!! (Bryan Chalker, Somer Valley 97.5FM, Somer UK)


“Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night” (2012)


“Michael Gaither does it again. Evocative lyrics, humor, heart-tugging, and stellar musicianship make Starlite Drive-In Saturday Night a tasty treat. Now I want a taco.” (Natalie Davis, Grateful Dread Radio Nashville)

“Dogspeed” (2009)

Santa Cruz Sentinel Review: Watsonville Writer Moves Along at “Dogspeed”


Spotted Mule and Other Tales” (2006): Bluegrass, folk, and Telecaster-driven country arrangements drive these stories about big cars, bad drivers, a final appearance from Johnny and June, unrequited love at a music festival, and (of course) mules.


“A brilliant debut CD from Michael Gaither. A fine blend of folk, bluegrass, alternative country and Americana in its purest sense.” (Jeff Scammon, Wild West Radio)