T. Graham Brown Surprised With First #1 Album Plaque For Chart-Topping From Memphis to Muscle Shoals At The Grand Ole Opry
Pictured L-R: Producer/Songwriter Billy Lawson; Opry Associate Producer, Talent Gina Keltner; T. Graham Brown; Sheila Brown; T. Graham Brown’s Manager Cole Johnstone; Opry SVP/Executive Producer Dan Rogers.
© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo
GRAMMY®-nominated, CMA Award-winner, and newly inducted Grand Ole Opry member, T. Graham Brown, was surprised last night on stage at the Grand Ole Opry for ‘Opry Goes Pink’ with a special presentation commemorating his first #1 album, From Memphis to Muscle Shoals.
The album debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Album Chart and entered the Top 10 of the iTunes Country Albums Chart upon its release. It features legendary collaborations with artists such as Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams. In addition to its chart success, the 14-song collection has garnered over one million on-demand streams.
“It was an amazing feeling to see ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ debut at #1 on the iTunes Blues Album Chart,” says Brown. “Receiving the #1 plaque at the Grand Ole Opry makes this achievement even more unforgettable. This is the first time in my career I’ve had an album reach the top of the charts, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”
The celebration included several special guests including iconic songwriter Dan Penn joining T. Graham Brown onstage at the Grand Ole Opry for his song, “The Dark End Of The Street.” Other songs written by Penn on Brown’s From Memphis To Muscle Shoals album include “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” with Bettye LeVette, “I’m Your Puppet” with Dwight Yoakam, and “It Tears Me Up.” Billy Lawson, who co-produced the album with Brown joined him on guitar for the evening.
Purchase/stream: ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ HERE.
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About T. Graham Brown:
T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted over 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number-one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others, including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots. In early 2015, Brown released his latest Grammy-nominated album, ‘Forever Changed,’ which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of LIVE WIRE with T. Graham Brown, airing monthly on Prime Country Channel 58. In 2020, Time Life partnered with T. Graham to reissue several of his classic albums and has recently released his latest album, ‘Bare Bones.’ T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the day’s most beloved and iconic performers. On May 3, 2024, T. Graham Brown celebrated his lifelong dream by becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. His new album ‘From Memphis To Muscle Shoals’ is available now.
For more information, visit tgrahambrown.com.
Special Thanks to Barbara Horan and the Texan Theater.