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James McMurtry On Mountain Stage

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James McMurtry On Mountain Stage

The singer-songwriter's latest album, Just Us Kids, ruminates on wartime America, poverty, post-hurricane life and deteriorating relationships. He recently showed up on Mountain Stage (for the eighth time) in top observational form.

James McMurtry in Concert on Mountain Stage - 03/31/2009

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James McMurtry: Harmony and Empathy

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The singer-songwriter has a repertoire that ranges from soft ballads to tough rock songs to political anthems. A remarkable, empathetic songwriter, McMurtry has released seven enormously acclaimed albums in his nearly 20-year career.

James McMurtry: Harmony and Empathy

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James McMurtry and 'Saint Mary of the Woods'

James McMurtry's sixth album, Saint Mary of the Woods, has a lot in common with his previous work — depressed characters leading sad or lonely lives populate his songs. McMurtry thinks that writing about unhappy people is more interesting, so he's not changing his tune. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with McMurtry about his career and the song "Choctaw Bingo," off the new album. Saint Mary of the Woods is released by Sugarhill Records. (8:45)

James McMurtry and 'Saint Mary of the Woods'

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James McMurtry On Mountain Stage

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James McMurtry On Mountain Stage

The Texan brings wry, attention-grabbing storytelling to his ninth appearance on the show.

James McMurtry On Mountain Stage

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