Parker Millsap and Ronnie Milsap are both acclaimed singers and songwriters who share a passion for country, blues, and Americana music. But are they related by blood or by name only? This article will explore the possible connections between these two artists and reveal the truth behind the rumors.
Who is Parker Millsap?
Parker Millsap is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Purcell, Oklahoma, playing a blend of blues, country, rock, Americana, and folk music.He was named one of Americana Music Association’s 2014 Emerging Artists of the Year after the release of his eponymous album, which featured the song “Truck Stop Gospel”.He has released five studio albums, the latest being Be Here Instead in 2021.
Who is Ronnie Milsap?
Ronnie Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist who was one of country music’s most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s.He was nearly completely blind from birth and grew up in poverty in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. He became one of the most successful and versatile country “crossover” singers of his time, appealing to both country and pop music markets with hit songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements.He has won six Grammy Awards and has 35 number-one country hits to his name.He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
Are They Related?
The short answer is no. Parker Millsap and Ronnie Milsap are not related by blood or by marriage. They share a common surname that is derived from a place name in England, meaning “mill by the pool”.According to sitename, there are about 3,000 people in the United States with the last name Millsap.
However, that does not mean that they have no connection at all. Parker Millsap has cited Ronnie Milsap as one of his musical influences, along with Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis. He has also performed some of Ronnie Milsap’s songs in his live shows, such as “Smoky Mountain Rain” and “Any Day Now”.
Ronnie Milsap, on the other hand, has expressed his admiration for Parker Millsap’s talent and style. In an interview with Rolling Stone Country in 2016, he said: “I love Parker Millsap. He’s got a great voice and he writes great songs. He’s got a lot of soul.”
So, while they are not related by blood or by marriage, they are related by music and by mutual respect.
