Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey (born March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter. He was one of the founding artists of progressive country. A multiple Grammy nominee, Murphey has six gold albums, including Cowboy Songs, the first album of cowboy music to achieve gold status since Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs by Marty Robbins in 1959. He has recorded the hit singles "Wildfire", "Carolina in the Pines", "What's Forever For", "A Long Line of Love", "What She Wants", "Don't Count the Rainy Days", and "Maybe This Time". Murphey is also the author of New Mexico's state ballad, "The Land of Enchantment". Murphey has become a prominent musical voice for the Western horseman, rancher, and cowboy.
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Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | March 14, 1945
Genres | Progressive country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor, composer, screen-writer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo, piano, harmonica, mandolin |
Years active | 1964–present |
Labels | A&M, Epic, Liberty, Warner Bros., Valley Entertainment, Real West Productions, Rural Rhythm, Western Jubilee Recording, Wildfire Productions |
Spouse(s) | Diana Vero (1967-1974), Caroline Hogue (1973-1978), Mary Maciukas (1980-2001), Karen McCoy (2003-2015) |
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