02/18/19
There’s no denying it — music defines Memphis. Roam the internet for stories about the nation’s top music cities, and Memphis always seems to make the list. That’s because we’re known as the home of blues, soul, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll. And don’t ignore the fact that Memphis stays fresh by being a hub of…
05/07/18
There’s no doubt that Memphis is steeped in music history. After all, it’s the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and the home of the blues. There’s been live music played on Beale Street since the 1860s, and if you stroll down the famous street today, you’ll see the stars of artists who were born, lived…
04/27/18
“I’m Just A Tourist Here, Too: A Love Letter to Memphis Music” By Jayne Ellen White An 80-year-old man from a small town in India once told me that when he was a teenager, he earned 10 cents a week. There was a jukebox in his village with two Elvis records in it, and each…
04/09/18
Memphis is a great place to call home no matter what, but for aspiring musicians, it’s particularly special. Memphis has become a mecca for musicians for many reasons. We have our share of musical landmarks, as famous artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Otis Redding and more have called Memphis home. But present-day Memphis is…
04/05/18
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the final speech of his too-short life at the Clayborn Temple in Memphis, Tennessee on April 3, 1968, the night before a sniper’s bullet struck him as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. The words of his last speech in Memphis almost seemed to foreshadow his untimely passing: “I’ve…
02/14/18
It’s no secret that Memphis has a history of amazing musicians. But did you know the impact Memphian music has on popular music? GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Boo Mitchell talks about his father Willie Mitchell’s continued influence on artists like the Talking Heads, Tina Turner, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Kanye West. It’s amazing to see the reach…
02/09/18
Memphis native, Evvie McKinney, is crowned the winner of the singing competition, ‘The Four.’ We’re proud of her Memphis roots and can’t wait to see where her journey takes her! Did you watch Evvie McKinney’s performances on ‘The Four?’ Let us know on Facebook and be sure to like our page! To stay up to date with…
02/07/18
At the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show, Memphis’ own Justin Timberlake performed in front of millions with a melody of his most famous songs. We want to hear from you on our Facebook page, what did you think of his performance? To stay up to date with the latest Memphis news, be sure to sign up…
01/24/18
Nashville may get a lot of attention for being a music hotbed around these parts, but there’s a soul and a vibe to Memphis that’s all its own. That soul will be on full display at the end of January, when a pair of musicians with Memphis roots will find themselves at the 60th Annual…
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