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12/02/20

This Memphis Label Avoided Pandemic Layoffs — Here’s How

Original Stax Records songwriter David Porter and 20-year business and legal veteran Tony ­Alexander launched their entertainment company, Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), in April 2015. Alexander quickly realized that in order for the independent label MIME Records to succeed, the co-founders would need to create some additional revenue streams.

12/01/20

Grammy Awards 2021: Memphis and Mid-South musicians among those nominated

A handful of Memphis and Mid-South musicians — including R&B vocalist Don Bryant, venerable bluesman Bobby Rush and roots rock band North Mississippi Allstars — are among those nominated for 2021 Grammy awards. The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammys were announced Tuesday morning during a virtual event led by interim Grammy president Harvey Mason Jr.,…

11/11/20

The Peace Project hopes music can provide healing

Betram Williams, CEO of Deep Water Media, feels music can provide healing. “We know that we make good stuff,” Williams said. “Stuff that everybody will listen to and tap their feet to.” Williams’ company, along with Memphis River Parks, hopes to provide healing with the Peace Project.

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