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Oxford American Music Issue Explores Memphis

Nancy PoseyDec 19, 2024December 22, 20240

Since Oxford American began publishing more than a quarter of a century ago, the magazine has undergone a number of changes—including new leadership and relocation from Oxford, Mississippi, to Little Rock, Arkansas. One aspect that has not changed is the publication’s commitment to good writing, showcased this month in Volume...

Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy PoseyNov 11, 2024November 11, 20240

This year has been good to Tony Trischka, but not without major effort on his part. With his own place solidly secured in the world of bluegrass banjo, Trischka has taken on a labor of love honoring one of his banjo heroes Earl Scruggs. With the release of Earl Jam,...

Henhouse Prowlers Release ‘Line the Avenues’ in Time for Veterans Day

Nancy PoseyNov 7, 2024November 9, 20240

In advance of Veteran’s Day, the Chicago-based bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers released their single “Line the Avenues,” an intensely personal song for banjo player Ben Wright. The idea for the song, as reflected in the final verse, originated years ago when Wright was visiting his paternal grandparents in West Bend,...

Appalachian Aid Benefit Concert@City Winery–Nashville

Nancy PoseyOct 30, 2024October 31, 20240

(Cover Photo: Laci Mack) On October 28, City Winery was the setting for Appalachian Aid, a benefit concert for people living in the tri-state area affected by Hurricane Helene. The idea for the project was born when members of the Kristy Cox and Grasstime, returning home from IBMA World of...

Tony Martinez Unleashes Debut Album Everywhere West — A New Era of Outlaw Country Begins

MCMM STAFFAug 17, 2024August 17, 20240

August 16, 2024 – Rising Nashville-based outlaw country artist Tony Martinez is making a bold statement with the release of his debut full-length album, Everywhere West, via Slumerican. The 13-song collection, co-produced by Martinez and rapper Yelawolf, is already earning Tony comparisons to such legendary artists as George Strait, Randy Travis, George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Waylon...

Judas Priest Announces Leg 2 of the Invincible Shield Tour with Sabaton

MCMM STAFFJun 12, 20240

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest have just announced the second leg of their highly successful Invincible Shield Tour, and they are bringing special guest Sabaton along for the ride. Kicking off on September 13 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, this tour will rock through 23 cities across North...

Apocalyptica Releases New Single “The Call of Ktulu” Featuring Cliff Burton

MCMM STAFFJun 6, 20240

Apocalyptica is thrilled to announce the release of “The Call of Ktulu,” the fourth and final single from their highly-anticipated album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2. This new track coincides with the album’s release and follows the rapturous response to their previous singles: stunning reinterpretations of “The Four Horsemen,” “The...

Shinedown’s “A Symptom Of Being Human” Breaks Into Top 20 at Top 40 Radio

MCMM STAFFMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

May 21, 2024 – Shinedown’s crossover hit “A Symptom Of Being Human” has broken into the Top 20 at Top 40 radio (currently #19) and entered Billboard’s Radio Songs chart. This marks Shinedown’s return to the pop charts after 15 years. The song is also the fourth #1 Active Rock...

MCMM STAFFMay 25, 20240

Return to Dust Unveil New Video “Face Down” Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Boundary-pushing grunge quartet, Return to Dust, have today released a brand new video for their latest single, “Face Down,” taken off their long-awaited debut self-titled album via Jim Kaufman Productions. Directed by Matt Akana, the “Face Down”...

JOHN COWAN PUBLISHES ‘HOLD TO A DREAM: A NEWGRASS ODYSSEY’

Nancy PoseyMay 22, 2024May 23, 20240

At Parnassus Books in Nashville, the literary and musical worlds often intersect. On Tuesday, May 20, John Cowan, known best as a vocalist and bass player, appeared in conversation with his collaborator Jimmy Schwartz and local journalist Ron Wynn to discuss his new book Hold to a Dream: A Newgrass...