Margo Price
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| Name | Margo Price |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Label | Third Man Records, Loma Vista Recordings |
Margo Price is an American singer-songwriter known for a modern take on country, Americana, and roots music. She rose to prominence in the 2010s with critically acclaimed albums and performances that bridged traditional country sounds with punk, folk, and soul influences, attracting attention from critics at Rolling Stone, NPR Music, and Billboard. Price has toured extensively across venues associated with Grand Ole Opry, Glastonbury Festival, and Austin City Limits, while collaborating with artists linked to Jack White, Sturgill Simpson, and Yo La Tengo.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and nearby Memphis, Tennessee suburbs, she spent formative years influenced by musicians associated with Sun Studio, RCA Records, and Columbia Records. Her family background connected to performers featured on Grand Ole Opry broadcasts and to scenes around Beale Street and Broadway (Nashville); she later moved to Florence, Alabama and to Chicago, Illinois where she worked with bands linked to The White Stripes and The Dead Weather. Price attended local schools before immersing herself in music communities centered on venues like The Basement (Nashville), Mercury Lounge, and Third Man Records's performance spaces.
Career
She began her career performing in regional venues associated with Nashville Predators-area crowds and touring circuits that included House of Blues and Ryman Auditorium. Early bands and projects connected her to musicians associated with Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, and John Prine; she later signed with labels that worked with artists on Loma Vista Recordings and Third Man Records. Breakthrough appearances on programs hosted by Late Show with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, and Later... with Jools Holland increased her profile, leading to festival slots at Newport Folk Festival, Coachella, and Riot Fest.
Musical style and influences
Her musical style draws from traditions associated with Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, early rockabilly artists recorded at Sun Studio, and singer-songwriters popularized by Elektra Records and Asylum Records. Influences cited include figures linked to Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, and Lucinda Williams, as well as rock and punk acts associated with The Clash, Patti Smith, and Iggy Pop. Critics compared aspects of her sound to recordings produced by Rick Rubin, Jack White, and Daniel Lanois, noting a blend reminiscent of releases on Capitol Records and Columbia Records.
Albums and notable songs
Her debut major-label album received attention alongside albums by artists on Loma Vista Recordings and earned comparisons to classic LPs released through Columbia Records and Mercury Records. Notable songs have been discussed in outlets such as Pitchfork, Mojo (magazine), and Uncut (magazine), and have been performed on stages shared with acts like Mumford & Sons, The Rolling Stones, and Wilco. Specific recordings feature production approaches likened to sessions with Jack White and collaborations evocative of work by Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson.
Collaborations and side projects
She has collaborated with artists affiliated with Jack White, contributed to benefit concerts alongside musicians connected to Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen, and recorded sessions with players who have worked for Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty. Side projects included performances in ensembles linked to The Avett Brothers, My Morning Jacket, and The Black Keys, as well as appearances on recordings issued by labels such as Third Man Records and Nonesuch Records.
Awards and recognition
Her work has been recognized by institutions tied to Country Music Association events, Grammy Awards nominations and broadcasts, and critical lists compiled by Rolling Stone and NPR Music. She has received invitations to perform at ceremonies and benefit events associated with The Americana Music Association, CMA Fest, and honors presented at venues like Ryman Auditorium and Royal Albert Hall.
Personal life and activism
Her personal life and activism have intersected with causes associated with organizations such as Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and advocacy events linked to Women's March (2017), with performances at rallies and benefit concerts alongside artists supportive of Black Lives Matter and environmental groups connected to Sierra Club. She has spoken publicly on matters tied to musicians' rights as debated by members of American Federation of Musicians and has participated in panels hosted by SXSW and Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Category:American singer-songwriters Category:Country musicians from Tennessee