Jim Beaugez
Jim Beaugez writes about music and culture from his native Mississippi. He has contributed to Garden & Gun since 2021 and has also written for the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, Oxford American, and Outside.
Music
I’m Glad About It, compiled by the Louisville Story Program, includes eighty-three groundbreaking songs from the heyday of the city’s extraordinary gospel scene
Arts & Culture
The music historian, podcaster, and author dives into the story of George Jones and Tammy Wynette and surfaces to correct the record on country music
MUSIC
Fresh off his latest tour with the Rolling Stones, the legendary keys player talks some of his biggest musical moments—and reveals Nick Saban’s post-game song of choice
Music
The new “Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert” features Mississippi Fred McDowell, Ed Young, and other unsung artists who paved the way for folk musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
Music
The Futurebirds sideman takes center stage with help from members of My Morning Jacket and Drive-By Truckers
Music
The hit songwriter for Craig Morgan and Hootie & the Blowfish breaches the surface with Cowboy Things, his solo debut
Music
Katie Crutchfield talks literary influences on her new record, Tigers Blood, out now
Food & Drink
Step aside New York and Chicago: Biloxi, Mississippi, has a secret pizza ingredient that’s ready for the spotlight
Travel
At long last, visitors can once again catch a show and stay in the renovated boutique hotel at the historic Central City spot
Arts & Culture
The legendary North Mississippi nightclub roars back to life, in miniature
Music
Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan, Lucinda WIlliams, and more made our top ten listens of 2023
Music
The Grammy-winning producer Jennings helps Emerson tap into his rock-and-roll spirit on his new album, The Golden Crystal Kingdom
Music
A fresh face on the roots-country scene, the East Tennessee troubadour pines for home on his new single—and its accompanying video shows us why
Travel
Explore the Bluff City’s music scene at clubs and theaters away from the glitz and neon
Music
The Floyd, Virginia, native gets real about her past on her sophomore album, Psychopath
Music
Listen to the track from the rising blues artist’s forthcoming sophomore album, The Fatalist
Travel
Gosh a’mighty, it’s not hard to find a toddy—or inspiration for the next great Southern novel—in this writerly college town
Travel
Amanda Shires, Ruston Kelly, Breland, and more spill the beer on their favorite spots to eat and drink in and around Music City
Music
The soulful New Orleans rockers return with a new album
Music
New music from the up-and-coming Nashville artist you need to know