Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida to a laborer and a laundress. His mother Aretha was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after Bailey … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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Where to See Live Music in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a music lover's paradise, with ties to rap, R&B, country, pop, and electronic. There are countless venues around town to see live music and annual festivals like Shaky Knees and Music Midtown. The city has launched the careers of artists like The Indigo Girls, TLC, OutKast, Childish Gambino, Travis Tritt, Mastodon, and Gladys Knight. This post … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Atlanta
Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee is a music lover's paradise, with countless clubs and venues to see live acts. Blues is the most popular genre, but you can see just about everything. It's no surprise that this city launched countless acts, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Booker T. and the MG's, and Three Six Mafia. You never know when you might see tomorrow's next big thing. … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
For fans of blues music, the over 200 blue signs of the Mississippi Blues Trail set up around the state (and even the world!) are the best way to learn about the artists that made the genre what it is. Most are clustered around the Mississippi Delta but can also be found in Tupelo and beyond. While we've included some of the most notable, don't miss ones like Memphis … [Read more...] about 7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Dolly Parton was born in 1946 as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs, including her stint on The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss