American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1945, the Man Who Wrote One of the Most Played Songs in Country Radio History

Michael Martin Murphey, activist and original founder of the progressive country music, celebrates his 81st birthday today, ...

Song ‘Burnin’ Vein’ by Michael Martin Murphey, Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach Wins 2026 Western Heritage Award

The Song and Poem/Lyrics Are Part of a Special Edition Book/CD Titled “Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West” I admire ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Music Scene: Q&A with Michael Martin Murphey, more local shows

No stranger to the western Colorado stage, singer/songwriter Michael Martin Murphey returns to the area to perform two solo acoustic shows. The first will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the ...
The Indianapolis Star

Song ‘Burnin’ Vein’ by Michael Martin Murphey, Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach Wins 2026 Western Heritage Award

The Song and Poem/Lyrics Are Part of a Special Edition Book/CD Titled “Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West” RATON, NM, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 ...