JC Clements is a folk songwriter and educator from Southern Indiana whose music blends gingham and grit—songs stitched from survival, sung with heart, and rooted in truth. With a mandolin in hand and stories shaped by lived experience, she writes for the long haulers, the quiet rebels, and the women learning to love themselves again.

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Before stepping into higher education, JC spent years working in shelters for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, as well as for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. That work deeply informs her songwriting—compassionate, unflinching, and healing.

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Her latest songs, including “Paragon,” “Drowning,” and “Montreal,” explore personal growth, emotional reckoning, and the unfolding story of self-discovery and strength. Her music walks the line between vulnerability and power, carrying forward the Midwestern folk tradition with a voice that’s equal parts raw and resilient.

JC is also the founder and president of the Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) and the visionary behind FARMette Indiana, a grassroots music conference celebrating original songwriting and regional artistry.

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Her growing fan community, known as The Circle, reflects her message: that music can be a place of belonging, reflection, and transformation. Whether performing on stage or gathering with fans around a songwriter’s circle, JC Clements isn’t chasing the spotlight—she’s lighting the lantern. - photos by Tom Preston