Jackie Morris: Press

“A brilliant songwriter with a great voice.”

"Her rich lyricism approaches, at moments, Marty Robbins. Like Robbins...Morris compresses existing stories into song format, culling from true-to-life stories."

(for Where the Legends Grow Like Weeds:)
“Jackie Morris’ CD really is a gem.”

“The album …bring(s) back the memory of the high tide mark of the traditional C and W genre, although Morris also includes elements of country as well as bluegrass, folk and blues. In part, thanks to her crystal-clear voice and the accomplished string playing of multi-instrumentalist David West, she is able to distill a unique sound of her own from the blend of all these styles.”

"Clever songwriting is tucked inside each song.'

(for "Money to Burn")

"A joy to listen to...warm and humorous...poignant and thought provoking...lively and lots of fun...This CD sparkles!"

(for "Money to Burn")

"This second effort by the urban cowgirl from Carpenteria shows the maturity that comes with dedication, hard work and much more than a little talent....Money to Burn offers its own variety of stories, tributes and enchanting melodies…that will have a place in the library of folk and singer/songwriter enthusiasts as well as anyone who likes acoustic-style music."

FAN MAIL

"Honey! Your CD release was a total and complete success. You got a standing ovation!!!! And so well deserved. You are a FABULOUS entertainer. As much as I enjoy your CD (and I am currently enjoying it right now...), your greatest gift is entertaining. I wish you could have seen all those faces just beaming up at you with huge smiles. And then they were right there with you on your more touching songs. You don’t even know you’re doing it, but you are absolutely charming and so FUN!

"Your songs are wonderful. You have so much to say and you say it so well."

FAN MAIL

" You were so incredibly wonderful on stage last night.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you the best of the best for this album and your unique, qirky brilliant music!"

FAN MAIL

"You were brilliant!"

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"Your songs are lovely, serious, fun and honest."

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"You've done what the best poets aspire to, that is, to take very concrete details and from them evoke a much deeper, richer, metaphorical, emotional world. And you've done it with humor, wit, compassion, and seriousness. The music alone is lovely, exciting, and memorable. And each song is genuinely moving in its own unique way."

FAN MAIL

'Thank you so much for participating (in the SCAPE exhibit). I received so many thank you's for recommending you. Everyone thought you were great....Your voice is so beautiful, so clean and sparkly. I love the bluesy, country, ballady style of your sound."

FAN MAIL

"Fantastic...pure joy to be there. Not only were your songs wonderful...I either laughed, smiled or had a tear for each one...but I could feel the warmth and love throughout the room. It was an evening I will always remember and cherish."

(for "Money to Burn")

“JackieMorris is a fabulous songwriter….(She) plays folk music that’s informed by a wealth of different styles, with lyrics that are in turn touching, funny, poignant and authentic…Her voice is exceedingly pleasant…She has a wealth of songwriting talent that can’t stay hidden for long. Money To Burn is exquisite.”

"Dear Jackie, thank you so much for bringing your "true stories", positive energy and fans to the best attended First Friday at Palm Loft Gallery ever. You and Cinder were great, your voices blended beautifully, and the whole presentation was very professional."