Essence and Gold Country’s Debut Album
“Father’s Daughter” is OUT NOW!
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”The OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO for “THE GAMBLE” is HERE!!
It’s a song about risk, lust, dreams, and struggling to make a tough decision. Your fate is in the cards you are dealt and how you choose to play them. It’s time to place your bets.. ♠️♥️♣️♦️ WATCH NOW :)
”Free” Official Music Video
It's here!! The official music video for my new single “Free” is out now! This visual is an extension of the song’s message. Breaking away from pain, reclaiming your power, and choosing yourself.
“All my songs come from life — laughter and tears. I write what I know.”
— Essence
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‘All my songs come from life’: S.F. singer Essence Goldman on her most personal album
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE — October 3, 2025 - The San Francisco-born singer, songwriter and vocal coach is set to headline Sweetwater Music Hall with her band Gold Country on Oct. 22, marking the release of “Father’s Daughter.” The collection, recorded near her Marin County home, is rooted in Appalachian Americana and country traditions but turns squarely on her own life, exploring themes of love, loss and resilience.
Essence & Gold Country Release Father’s Daughter Today on Blue Élan Records
(Los Angeles, CA) — September 26, 2025 - Today, Blue Élan Records proudly releases Father’s Daughter, the debut album from Essence & Gold Country. A deeply personal and autobiographical work, the record chronicles Essence’s journey through love, loss, and resilience—woven with the Appalachian Americana and country influences she has long cherished.
“Music has always been my North Star. This album is about grief, healing, resilience and rebirth. It’s about the passing of my father, the end of my marriage, motherhood, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.”
— Essence
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