Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Margo Price
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Aug 19, 2025 Margo Price, an acclaimed country singer-songwriter known for her album 'Hard Headed Woman' and her memoir 'Maybe We'll Make It,' shares her unique artistic journey. She discusses recording her new album at the legendary RCA Studio A and her creative partnership with husband Jeremy Ivey. Price candidly critiques the inauthenticity in mainstream country, embraces the raw storytelling in her music, and reflects on the gender dynamics in the industry. Her insights into navigating personal struggles and the Nashville music scene make for an engaging conversation.
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Pre-Production Matters
- Pre-produce songs and rehearse arrangements before studio time to make country songs precise and spacious.
- Give each part space and plan details so recordings feel intentional and clear.
Writing With Rodney Crowell
- Margo met Rodney Crowell through shared performances and wrote with him at his house, learning phrase-crafting in real time.
- He signed her guitar and encouraged borrowing from his style, giving her a mentor's blessing.
Genres Are Shared Traditions
- Margo resists narrow genre labels and sees country as a broad, shared tradition rather than owned territory.
- She values the Americana label as a useful space for instrument-driven, story-focused songwriting.
