06/12/2026
We are thrilled to announce Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is coming to Sounds of Democracy on September 17—and this is a performance you won't want to miss.
Widely regarded as one of America's finest songwriters, Mary has spent her career telling stories of resilience, justice, belonging, and hope. Her acclaimed songs draw from lived experience and give voice to people too often pushed to the margins. Her songwriting is so respected that artists including Tim McGraw, Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Kathy Mattea, and Boy George have recorded her work.
Her Grammy-nominated album Rifles & Rosary Beads, co-written with veterans and military families, helped tell stories of service, sacrifice, and healing that too often go unheard.
Mary's music embodies the same values that drive Persist Alabama: the belief that every voice matters, every story has power, and change happens when people come together and refuse to be silenced. Save the date because this is an event you won't want to miss. More details about tickets coming soon!
