Emily Scott Robinson, from Magnolia Queen to Traveling Mercies
As a child growing up in North Carolina, Emily Scott Robinson didn't necessarily envision herself as an Americana recording artist. One thing she knew is she wanted to help others. The Furman University alum graduated with degrees in Spanish and History. Emily spent time as a social worker - a noble [...]
Mark Narmore, Muscle Shoals Songwriter Talks Hits & Music History
If you sat next to Mark Narmore on an airplane, chances are you wouldn't think he is an award-winning songwriter. He also hails from Muscle Shoals royalty. That's the way this humble wordsmith prefers it. Muscle Shoals songwriter Mark Narmore has two top-ten County Music hits (Mark Narmore) [...]
Dino Villanueva Thumps the Bass for Tanya Tucker
Dino Villanueva grew up in Texas, playing music with his guitarist father and other musical influences. At the age of 13, Dino played the second lead guitar spot in his dad's band. Today Dino is a session bass player in Nashville and also plays in the touring band for Country [...]
Drummer Sandy Gennaro Rocks & Motivates the Masses
Sandy Gennaro grew up on the outskirts of New York City and today lives in Nashville, TN. In 1965 he purchased his first drum set for $383. As the saying goes, the rest is history. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Gennaro has toured with some of [...]
Americana Music Assn Past President Mark Moffatt Talks Music
As the past president of the Americana Music Association, Mark Moffatt has an incredible musical background. This Australian born producer and guitarist moved to London in the early 1970s and worked with many of Britan's hottest acts. Mark accepted a position as director of artist development/house producer with Rupert Murdoch’s [...]
Barbecue Pitmaster Carey Bringle Talks Pork & Nashville Taxes
Carey Bringle owns and operates Peg Leg Porker, a highly successful barbecue restaurant in Nashville's Gulch district. When Mayor John Cooper proposed raising property taxes by 32% to keep all government employees on the payroll, Carey protested in an open letter that went viral. Carey Bringle, owner of Peg Leg [...]