Micah P. Hinson

The Profile

Micah P. Hinson is an American singer-songwriter from Abilene, Texas, known for a deep baritone voice and a stark folk/alt‑country style. He debuted in 2004 with Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress and has since released acclaimed albums and powerful live recordings.

Recognized for emotionally charged songwriting, intimate performances, and standout tracks like The Day Texas Sank to the Bottom of the Sea; early support connected to The Earlies; prominent albums include The Gospel of Progress, The Opera Circuit, and And The Red Empire Orchestra.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Micah P. Hinson as a Texan singer-songwriter with a cavernous voice and folk-rock/alt‑country heart. The debut The Gospel of Progress is hailed as a masterpiece; And The Red Empire Orchestra refines the palette; I Lie to You shows a lighter touch without losing the ache. Live accounts highlight intimate, moving sets—and the occasional cigarette parked on guitar strings.