Marla Jo Ham

Marla Jo Ham is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter; born & raised in Martinsville, IN, where she was a competitive flute medalist. She currently resides in Heltonville, IN. Music is her soul & she is thrilled to share her own style of original bluegrassy, country, gospel, upbeat Americana music. This is her 2nd album, full of positivity, love & hope; a true testament, to follow your dreams!

Influenced by Marty Stuart & Billy Strings' hard driving bluegrass; as well as Alison Kraus, Reba and Dolly Parton's country style along with good ole gospel hymns with Rhonda Vincent.

Marla Jo's 2-Machismo songs were written based off short stories by Rob Whaley's "Macho Man Chronicles" found on Substack.

In January 2024, Marla Jo was one of the instrumentalists, flutist, on Sharianne Whetstine's album "Free Flowing Poet", found on your streaming channels.

In the Summer of 2025, Marla Jo was a featured artist in a youtube video released for Rich Hardesty's "Indiana Girls".