This is how multi-award-winning Carol Markstrom’s music is described by Country Music
People Magazine. Across the U.S. to the far north of Alaska and to Europe, audiences have
been entertained by Carol’s clear, emotion-filled vocals and songs that transport to other
places, times, and people. Carol’s songs tap into Folk, Western Roots, Americana, and
Country. Her ballads and love songs range from whimsical to bittersweet, and the beauty of
places inspires some of her songwriting. Indigenous peoples and their cultures also influence
Carol’s songwriting resulting in her being recognized by the Native American Music
Association and Spirit Wind Records.
Her songs have been included in films and she has
won music credits from Europe to the U.S. Her songs are played by DJs throughout North
America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
REACTIONS: Fans remark on Carol’s clear, emotion-filled vocals and vocal strength and
range. She reminds them of artists such as Emmylou Harris, Suzy Bogguss, Dolores
O’Riordan, Sheryl Crow, and Natalie Merchant. Whether originals or covers, Carol’s song
selections go over well.
PERFORMANCES: Carol accompanies herself on acoustic guitar, sometimes with other
musicians, and performs a broad repertoire of songs for a variety of venues, such as music
and folk festivals, house concerts, faith communities, restaurants and clubs, libraries, and
museums and she has appeared on the Earnest Tubb Midnight Jamboree in Nashville!
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Label: © Desert Rose Records