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
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
Music
Spotify Singles has their exclusive recordings of “Hands on the Wheel,” “Whiskey River,” and “Seven Spanish Angels”
Music
Bluegrass is back—and, as Chris Pandolfi explains, it’s time for a history lesson
Music
New music from the Mississippi trio who rose to fame last year on America’s Got Talent
Music
For decades, one of West Africa’s most popular musicians has lived a quiet, unassuming life in the U.S.—but that’s about to change
Music
The veteran guitarist propels North Mississippi’s distinctive blues into the twenty-first century
Travel
Travelers have disembarked here for a century and a half. Here’s why its downtown destinations are essential stops today
Music
The country star reopens Ellis Theater, the first wing of his Congress of Country Music, as a way to revitalize his hometown
Music
With the help of Grammy-nominated guitarist Molly Tuttle, the Nashville band’s new single pays tribute to Bowling Green, Kentucky
Arts & Culture
The documentary Roots of Fire
follows a new generation of Louisiana musicians dedicated to preserving language and culture
Music
R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, plus members of the Posies and Wilco, join Big Star drummer Jody Stephens on a tour to celebrate the anniversary of the Memphis band’s not-so-hit debut album
Music
On his third live album, Return of the Storyteller, the singer-songwriter brings his characteristic humor and humility