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On the road in a van, singer-songwriter James McMurtry performs at the Bluebird April 2
- Award-winning James McMurtry says his songs, like his father Larry McMurtry's novels, are fiction. Listen to the songs April 2 at the Bluebird.
- Tallahassee Democrat
Texas songwriter James McMurtry brings Florida stories to concert at The Moon
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The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.It's all about the horses and the hounds for James McMurtry
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- EntertainmentRolling Stone
James McMurtry Plays ‘Red Dress’ in Drag to Protest Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
The Texas songwriter donned fishnets, pearls, and the titular red dress for his encore in Nashville
- EntertainmentThe Herald News
James McMurtry brings 'The Horses and the Hounds' to the Narrows Center for the Arts
James McMurtry will be playing selections from his latest album, and old favorites, at his concert at the Narrows on March 24
- USAustin American-Statesman
Texas literary legend Larry McMurtry's personal estate up for auction in San Antonio
Author Larry McMurtry died in 2021. His Archer City bookstore was sold to Chip Gaines, and now many personal belongings are hitting the auction block.
- EntertainmentMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
Jaimee Harris; 'New Queen of Americana' ready for McAlester performance
Jan. 27—When Jaimee Harris performs in McAlester this Saturday, it won't be her first time to perform in the city. Instead, it will mark a return performance of sorts. Harris said she first performed in the city several years ago when she served as a guest performer for McAlester's own Levi Parham. "I opened for him," said Harris. Now dubbed the "Next Queen of Americana-Folk" by NPR, Harris is ...
- EntertainmentThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Much like his iconic father, James McMurtry continues to age gracefully as a writer
Oct. 20—James McMurtry laughed when reminiscing about his first appearance in Spokane during the 1990s. "It was zero degrees and women were bare legged with high heels," McMurtry said while calling from Washington, D.C. "I'll never forget it." Forgive McMurtry, who is accustomed to the Texas heat and chills easily. The conditions will not be an issue for McMurtry when he performs Friday at the ...
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Singer/songwriter James McMurtry talks California connections ahead of Awe Bar show
We spoke with the Austin-based Americana/country singer about his new album and how California's wildfire season affected his voice while recording.
- EntertainmentAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
James McMurtry bringing tour to the Lobo Theater
Sep. 28—James McMurtry is never in any rush to get music out. He lets his ideas ruminate in his head — sometimes this can take days or years. Whatever the time frame, the songwriter knows when a song is ready. His latest album, "The Horses and the Hounds," was released in Aug. 2021, and marked his first album in six years. "I wrote 14 songs during the time spent on the album," he says. "Ten of ...
- EntertainmentMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
RAMBLIN: Live from the Ryman, the Americana Honors and Music Awards
Sep. 21—I paid more attention than usual to the Americana Music Honors and Awards show this year — because I caught a video live stream of the Wednesday night ceremony. Although I'd seen a list of the nominees, I had no idea who would turn up to perform live and in-person at the annual event, held at what's considered the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. ...
- EntertainmentRolling Stone
AmericanaFest 2022: Best Things We Saw
From Dropkick Murphys punk to a John Prine polka party
- EntertainmentMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
James Beaty: OPINION: Live from the Ryman, the Americana Honors and Music Awards
Sep. 18—I paid more attention than usual to the Americana Music Honors and Awards show this year — because I caught a video live stream of the Wednesday night ceremony. Although I'd seen a list of the nominees, I had no idea who would turn up to perform live and in-person at the annual event, held at what's considered the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. ...
