Crooked Tree

Crooked Tree marks a pivotal moment in Molly Tuttle's career, representing her first full-length immersion into the bluegrass genre after exploring more pop-adjacent folk on previous releases. Co-produced with dobro legend Jerry Douglas at Nashville’s Oceanway Studios, the album was recorded live to capture the spontaneous energy of her touring band, Golden Highway. The record is deeply personal, inspired by Tuttle's upbringing in a musical family and her own experience with alopecia, which informs the title track's message of embracing one's unique 'crookedness.' The guest list is a who's who of modern roots music, featuring Billy Strings, Margo Price, and Gillian Welch, yet Tuttle remains the clear focal point. Critically, the album was a triumph, securing the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and cementing Tuttle's status as a leader in the genre's modern revival. It is distinguished by its blend of traditional high-speed picking and contemporary narrative themes.