Monica’s latest album, Trains, Rivers, & Trails (2023) was co produced with her husband, Travis Fite (on right side of Monica) and Jared Tyler (on her left.)
The Restless Spirits Award, Monica Taylor
In May 2024 the Red Dirt Relief Fund (Oklahoma) & The Gypsy Cafe Festival (held in Stillwater, OK) honored Monica Taylor with a lifetime achievement award honoring her for the music and songs that she has composed and recorded, the production of many Oklahoma / Red Dirt concerts in the state, and also for the many ‘red dirt family‘ recordings she has performed on over the last 35 years. ‘She embodies the musical spirit of our godfather of Red Dirt music, Bob Childers…’ who wrote the iconic Red Dirt anthem by the same name… Restless Spirits.
Trains, Rivers & Trails
This ninth album by Taylor is filled with songs inspired by trains, rivers, and trails. It includes eleven new recordings – seven originals written by Monica and four cover songs that are highly requested at her shows. Produced by Jared Tyler, Travis Fite, and Monica Taylor-Fite.
This album is a tribute to the pioneers of red dirt music. It includes nine new recordings of songs written by Bob Childers, Jimmy LaFave, Don Morris, Tom Skinner, and other red dirt artists. Produced by Travis Fite and Monica Taylor‐Fite.
