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  • Writer's pictureStaff Writer
    • Jul 11
    • 1 min read

ARTIST FEATURE - John McEuen!


GEORGIA RADIO - John McEuen recently spoke with Matt Jolley from Georgia Radio about his latest projects, including a new children's book plus his latest album. The children's book, The Mountain Whippoorwill: (Or, How Hill-Billy Jim Won the Great Fiddlers’ Prize), is now available and can be found here.

The Mountain Whippoorwill, originally published in Century magazine in 1925, tells the story of a young underdog who triumphs over established local musicians, as described by Benét's subtitle, “How Hill-Billy Jim Won the Great Fiddlers’ Prize.” Steve Martin praised McEuen's adaptation, highlighting his ability to combine music and storytelling seamlessly.



Born in Oakland, CA, in 1945, John McEuen's musical journey began at 16 while working in a magic shop with Steve Martin. As a co-founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, McEuen's departure after 50 years led him to explore solo projects and new creative paths. He is renowned for orchestrating the groundbreaking Will the Circle Be Unbrokenalbum and has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards.

McEuen's prolific career includes over 40 albums (six solo), numerous awards, and contributions to over 25 albums as a guest artist. He also produced Steve Martin's The Crow, which won the 2010 Best Bluegrass Album Grammy. His Music of the Wild West CD received the Western Heritage Award, and his popular Acoustic Traveller show is now in its 16th year on Sirius/XM's The Bridge.


McEuen has also ventured into producing albums, writing books, and exploring spoken-word projects. His upcoming album, The Newsman, available everywhere, features fascinating stories and poems spanning over 100 years, accompanied by music. For more information, visit https://johnmceuen.net/.


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