Entertainer of the Year. Grammy winner. Headliner. Thirty-five #1s. Enduring hits, including “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Chattahoochee,” “Gone Country,” “Remember When,” “Drive (for Daddy Gene),” “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” “Where I Come From,” “Wanted,” “Little Man,” “Who’s Cheatin’ Who,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” with Jimmy Buffett and “Murder on Music Row” with George Strait. And when America was stunned in the aftermath of 9/11 and the World Trade Center falling, it was Jackson who took the stage at “The CMA Awards” and in his quiet way expressed the confusion and grief of the entire nation with, “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” Once again, he delivered for a country that couldn’t find the words: simple, straightforward and hollow without buckling as only the greatest country songs can be.
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The celebrations commemorate 65 years of FAME’s profound impact on American music and kick-starts a series of festivities that pay homage to the timeless hits and artists that have become the bedrock of American popular music. Muscle Shoals is recognized worldwide for its distinctive sound, and the weekend promises to showcase the finest talents from the region along with a who’s-who of rock, R&B, soul, and country.
Shenandoah’s frontman Marty Raybon adds a contemporary spin to the classic while still delivering the signature sound that shaped ’80s and ’90s country music. Raybon’s passion blends seamlessly with Combs’ voice, creating a bridge between two eras of country greatness. As a testament to the song’s enduring appeal, Luke Combs has been treating his fans to this classic, originally released by Shenandoah in 1989 as the fourth single from their album “The Road Not Taken.” It became their third number-one hit in both the United States and Canada.
“Undercover Woman” tells the story of a man longing for emotional closeness with a woman who is physically near but emotionally distant. The mood of the song shifts from a sense of longing to a celebration of love found. Lead vocalist Wes McGee describes the track as “definitely one of the more funky ‘bop your head’ tracks, something you’d want to listen to on a road trip to Vegas.” The song was conceived ‘on a whim’ during a session at FAME, according to band member Jeff Hayashi, who drew inspiration from non-standard open tuning popularized by Jimmy Page to create its unique musical texture.
Muscle Shoals, Ala., March 16, 2023 — The City of Muscle Shoals, in collaboration with FAME Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals Music Foundation, Muscle Shoals Music Association, Shoals Chamber of Commerce and Visit the Shoals, has announced an exciting free all-day music event, the Muscle Shoals 100th Birthday Bash, to commemorate the city’s 100th anniversary. The event is scheduled for April 22, 2023, and will be held on the lawns of City Hall.
Four-time Grammy nominated soul legend Candi Staton’s work has garnered numerous accolades, including induction into the Christian Music Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. However, she is most proud of her non-profit organization, A Veil of Silence, which supports victims of domestic violence. Staton continues to perform energetic live shows that showcase her music from every era of her career.
Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades — her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. Sara’s “stunning, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single, “Born to Fly” from her landmark double-platinum album of the same name. Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far.
Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore just released the title track off his forthcoming fifth studio album DAMN LOVE, available on April 28. Co-written and co-produced by Moore and Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), the thirteen track collection is emotionally raw and thick with epiphany. Moore’s DAMN LOVE WORLD TOUR will kick off in Bloomsbury, Aus. on 3/11. Moore is slated to headline shows in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, The U.K. and Europe, many of which are already sold-out in advance. Known as “one of country’s more thoughtful artists” (Billboard), Moore has toured the world earning acclaim and a rabid fanbase as an all-in performer in each setting, consistently selling out headlining shows internationally with huge followings in The U.S, The U.K, Europe, Australia and Canada. Praised by Noisey as “an uncompromising, genre-defying artist firing on all cylinders” Moore has blazed his own trail, with “a bit more Southern rock than traditional country… to be a Kip Moore fan suddenly became a marker of your having a certain refinement in your country-music taste” (Chicago Tribune). Moore first splashed into the mainstream with the double-PLATINUM “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” in 2012, then followed up with three more best selling No. Ones (“Hey Pretty Girl,” “Beer Money” and “More Girls Like You”), a trio of ambitious, critically-praised albums and two gritty EPs that landed Moore on multiple “Best Of” lists. Moore garnered resounding acclaim for his fourth studio album, WILD WORLD. The set, co-written and co-produced by Moore, was spotlighted by critics as “especially vital; occasionally, even rare,” (Esquire). For more information visit