NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Margo Price on new album, and turning setbacks into songs
Aug 29, 2025
Margo Price, a talented country singer and songwriter from Illinois, discusses her latest album, “Hard Headed Woman.” She shares her experiences of navigating Nashville's music scene while balancing motherhood and personal loss. Price reflects on how economic struggles shaped her creativity and resilience. She also emphasizes the power of community and the therapeutic nature of music in overcoming life’s challenges. With a nod to her artistic integrity, Margo celebrates authenticity in her work, sharing memorable moments from performance to karaoke.
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Roots In A Lost Family Farm
- Margo Price grew up in a small Illinois farm town and lost the family farm during the 1980s farming crisis.
- Her parents changed careers to make ends meet, which shaped her connection to farming causes like Farm Aid.
Paychecks, Siding, And Songwriter Nights
- When Margo moved to Nashville she worked every odd job imaginable to survive while pursuing music.
- She learned songwriting on the local scene by playing writer's nights instead of formal music school.
Partner Who Sold The Car
- Margo met her husband Jeremy Ivey in Nashville and they supported each other through poverty and early shows.
- Jeremy sold their car to fund her first record and stayed committed when others doubted her.
