Wendy Moten

Some places retain a quiet magic. This magic doesn’t announce itself, but you do feel it nonetheless. It’s in the air and among the denizens as if they’re keeping a secret they can’t wait to share—but hold onto tightly nonetheless. You can count Muscle Shoals, Alabama among those mythical places…

Growing up in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Lington is the grandson of Otto Lington, a jazz pioneer in their tiny country, and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker and Fats Waller, amongst many others. As a childhood fan of musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dean Parks and Randy Waldman, Michael would replay his vinyl jazz recordings again and again, reflecting on the memories of his grandfather’s era.

By the time this was released in 2001, John Mayall was more known for the people who played in his seminal British band, the Bluesbreakers rather than his own accomplishments. The success of 1999's Padlock on the Blues afforded Mayall the opportunity to fulfill his dreams and gather an all-star lineup of blues and rock luminaries…

To celebrate the Judds' 40th anniversary, country's biggest stars have come together for A Tribute to the Judds, an album with reimagined versions of the legendary duo's discography. Artists including Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson and more use their signature sound to pay homage to the most beloved duo of all time. All songs were produced by Brent Maher, except for "Cry Myself to Sleep," which was produced by Cactus Moser.