John McEuen Talks Solo Album, New Book & The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Y'ALL 106.7!

Y'ALL 106.7 interviews country bluegrass singer/songwriter John McEuen! Co-founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, McEuen's departure after 50 years marked a shift towards solo endeavors and new creative paths. His recent ventures include producing albums, writing books, and epitomizing his enduring passion for storytelling and music exploration. McEuen's new album, 'The Newsman,' released in April 12,2024. It’s a brilliant spoken-word project with music underlying fascinating stories and poems spanning over 100 years. We talk new music, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, books and more on this Y'ALL 106.7 interview!
Throughout his career, Notably, he orchestrated the groundbreaking "Will the Circle be Unbroken" album, boasting collaborations with bluegrass legends and earning multiple accolades. With over 40 albums (6 solo) that have earned four platinum and five gold recognition awards, multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awards, IBMA Record of the Year, and performed on another 25 albums as guest artist and a prolific career spanning nearly six decades in live entertainment including concerts, television, and production, John shows no signs of slowing down.
McEuen's new book, “The MountainWhippoorwill” (published in Century magazine, 1925), tells the heroic come-from-behind victory of an unknown youth over the reigning lords of the community.
For more information, visit www.johnmceuen.com.

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