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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
- Austin American-Statesman
Texas literary legend Larry McMurtry's personal estate up for auction in San Antonio
McAlester News-Capital, Okla.Jaimee Harris; 'New Queen of Americana' ready for McAlester performance
- The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Much like his iconic father, James McMurtry continues to age gracefully as a writer
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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. ...
- EntertainmentVariety
Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Allison Russell Among Lineup of Performers for Americana Awards
The lineup of performers for the 2023 Americana Honors and Awards has been revealed, with Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Allison Russell, the Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak and Lukas Nelson among those set to take the stage Sept. 14 at Nashville’s storied Ryman Auditorium. The roster includes mostly artists who are either up for the annual […]
- EntertainmentLexington Herald-Leader
Rock, folk singer back in Lexington with new album inspired by Wendell Berry, deadline
He headlined the 2018 Moonshiners Ball and is back for a Lexington concert.
- EntertainmentThe Star Press
First Three Trails concert to feature James McMurty
Americana singer-songwriter James McMurtry will perform a free outdoor concert on Saturday, July 30, as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series.
- EntertainmentThe Santa Fe New Mexican
James McMurtry sets character studies to music
Jul. 1—Singer-songwriter and lauded storyteller James McMurtry doesn't have to look far for inspiration. In fact, it's generally just beyond his 15-seat touring van's windows. McMurtry, who performs Wednesday, July 6, at Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, was inspired to write the opening track on his latest album after puzzling over distinctively colored fields while on tour in Saskatchewan ...
- EntertainmentPatriot Ledger
Chatting with a master storyteller: Texas songsmith James McMurtry returns to Boston
Singer-songwriter James McMurtry will perform at Brighton Music Hall on June 22.
