I found an article from the Washington Post about Margo Price. She started singing to middle America as a youngster, influenced by Tom Petty. Petty's music was a favorite of hers. She got into country music to get here foot in the door and ventured away for a time to voice her views on social issues. Country radio doesn't usually go for artists who share their views about the social scene. That didn't stop her.
Spotify's Margo Price billboard in Nashville
Price has found fans all over the United States. She has played at several outlaw country festivals where her following has grown. She has several folks in her corner. Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and Kris Kristofferson, to name just three.
Price's tune All-American Made tells the story of people struggling through everyday life. It strikes a chord of hope and improvement with me. It told me not to give up. Keep going. Do what you do with care and determination. That's what Margo does.
She is nominated for best new artist at the Grammys tonight. I have this feeling she'll get it.
Saving County Music has named their essential county albums for 2017. They claim 2017 was a bumper year for country and roots artists. I agree. Saving Country Music honor roll includes 65 albums and they have put together a commendable list.
If your into country and americana music, this list is worth checking out. Do yourself a favor and look into it. You'll be glad you did.
Saving Country' Music's 2017 Essential Albums List. https://t.co/F7o8AnDaxp 2017 was a bumper crop yer for great country and roots records. #savingcountrymusic A total of 65 albums.
Margo Price is making history. Her debut LP, Midwest Farmer's Daughter, is the first time a solo female has debuted in the Top 10 without any prior releases on the Billboard Hot Country Songs ranking.
The LP sold 4000 units in its first week to debut on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart at No. 10.
Rolling Stone Country named Margo to their list of Artists You Need to Know in the Fall of 2014.
She's coming across as an overnight success, but she is far from that. In show business, the overnight sensation rarely, if ever, happens. She's worked 12 years in Nashville for her current opportunity.
Margo is a 2001 graduate of Aledo IL High School. She then attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb for two years before going to Nashville. In November 2015 she inked with Third Man Records. Her debut effort has garnered rave reviews from several music information outlets.
Her recent appearances have included the Stephen Colbert Show and the CBS Morning Show.
Her next appearance is Saturday, April 9 at 10:35 PM Central on Saturday Night Live. SNL musical guests are very rarely of the country genre, so this is a particular network television honor.
