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Bio:
Growing up in the shadow of the Santa Cruz mountains, Mac spent her days strolling through the redwoods and tracing her footsteps on the grounds of her grandfather's cattle ranch in the North Bay. Such a setting that would provide her with an undying appreciation and respect for all things old in age and of the earth. Mac discovered her love for music digging through her parents' record collection, emerging and adorning herself with not just the tunes, but the entire look and aesthetic of the music Mecca, Laurel Canyon. Drawing inspiration from Linda Ronstadt, Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne and Buffalo Springfield, she began forging her own songs and style from her bouts with love, loss, tragedy and tranquillity.
These days, Mac resides in Nashville, TN, where she can be found on the stages of dives and honky tonks, warming the hearts of locals with tales of old pickup trucks and summer drives forever. Inspiring crowds to grab hold of their neighbor, dance and twirl and stomp their feet. When she performs, she pins her heart to her collar and shares her wit and charms that transcend the stage and grab hold of the hearts of all who bear witness. A true gem of the west, heart, mind, body, and soul.
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“Cornish has carved her own shrouded corner of folk and country. The record digs into death, family, pain, and on the excellent closer, societal expectations. The record’s a country Trojan horse, dressed in embroidery and fringe but cutting far deeper under the surface.” - Raven Sings The Blues
“Portland can kick a little honky-tonk, too, y’all. Mac Cornish comes down from the Northwest to keep the dance floor moving with her classic country sound from this year’s debut album, Never Made Much of a Lover, but it’s her slower ballads that truly stand out.” - Austin Chronicle
“...the album holds strong to her California roots, taking in influences from Cosmic Americana legends...that come together in a blend of warm Laurel Canyon folk and twangy ‘60s country." - Holler
"Inspired by cosmic country legends like Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstandt, she brings a strong attention to the songwriting on her debut album..." - Saving Country Music
"Mac has raw, honest sounding vocals and her songwriting is so classic you’ll wonder at first if this was long lost material from 1960’s country vault." - Americana Highways
"A delightful throwback of a record that is a standout in a year full of delightful throwback records..." - Country Universe
"Cornish’s deep affection for Laurel Canyon is obvious in her painterly lyrics and earthy rasp, but the twang in her rich voice is as country as they come." - Adobe and Teardrops
"One of the many names to carry away and look forward to in the future was Mac Cornish and her band The Hens. Originally from San Francisco and now based in Portland, you could tell she is one of these souls that is born with the love of country and folk music" - Saving Country Music
Described as a “rising star” in a Willamette Week full page spread.
Mac has also been featured in the Spotify playlists of Western AF, Gems On VHS, Women of Americana, and AmericanaFest.
Sophomore album Wayfaring Woman out August 2026
Recorded at the Bomb Shelter in Nashville, TN and produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, The Deslondes, Melissa Carper, Benjamin Todd).
Listen to the first single on Disco.
On her sophomore album,Wayfaring Woman, Cornish further explores the tradition of California Country Rock. From the Eagles to Gram Parsons to The Byrds, she pulls from her home state’s musical tradition while still bringing her fresh perspective and taste to each song. Her focus on songwriting is combined with a sonic landscape of twangy b bender guitar and ripping pedal steel, weaving between folk, rock, and country, but somehow always staying cohesive. It’s a record that explores the life of a working and touring musician and what it means to face down heartache within that lifestyle. Veteran Nashville session stalwarts played on the record including Dennis Crouch, Billy Contreras, Russ Pahl, Jeff Taylor, Dave Racine, Jack Lawrence, and many more. Cornish is paying her Nashville dues and her respects to the tradition of Country music, but never forgets where she comes from.
Album announcement on April 3rd.
Debut Record
Never Made Much of a Lover
Out Now
The record includes 8 original songs where Mac grapples with her journey back to herself after getting sober, a brutal break up, and ultimately, self acceptance. The record holds strong to her California roots, with influences from Cosmic Americana legends like Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt, but at the core of it is Mac's passion for songwriting. The album is a combination independent self release and vinyl release through Jackalope! Records, the same folks behind the music festival Jackalope Jamboree.
It was recorded at Singing Sands in Portland, OR. It was engineered by Kyle Cregan, mixed by Ryan Oxford and mastered by Amy Dragon.
