Margo Price facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Margo Price
Price performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Margo Rae Price
Born	(1983-04-15) April 15, 1983 (age 42) Aledo, Illinois, United States
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country Americana outlaw country country-soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter record producer author
Instruments	Vocals acoustic guitar piano drums
Years active	2013-present
Labels	Third Man Loma Vista
Associated acts	The Pricetags Buffalo Clover Secret Handshake

Margo Rae Price (born April 15, 1983) is an American country singer, songwriter, and author. She is also a record producer. Margo lives in Nashville. Many people think she is a rising star in country music.

Her first solo album was called Midwest Farmer's Daughter. It came out on March 25, 2016. This album was recorded very quickly, in just three days! When Margo goes on tour, her band is called The Pricetags. In December 2018, Margo Price was nominated for a Best New Artist award. This was a big honor for her music.

Margo Price's Music Journey

Margo grew up in a small town called Aledo, Illinois. When she was young, she played the piano and sang in her church choir. Later, she studied dance and theater at Northern Illinois University.

Starting in Nashville

When Margo moved to Nashville, she worked many different jobs. She was a waitress and even taught dance to kids at a YMCA. Margo and her husband, Jeremy Ivey, started a band called Secret Handshake. This band only played political songs. After that, they formed Buffalo Clover. Then, they created Margo and the Pricetags. Famous musicians like Sturgill Simpson have even played with her band sometimes.

Rolling Stone Country magazine has called Margo a very important part of the music scene in East Nashville. In 2014, they listed her as one of the country artists you should know.

TV Appearances and Tours

Margo Price has been a musical guest on many popular TV shows. On April 9, 2016, she performed on Saturday Night Live. She also made her UK television debut on Later... with Jools Holland. Her songs have been played on BBC Radio in the UK. In 2016, she appeared on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. She also performed on Charlie Rose.

Margo is very popular in the United Kingdom. Her album reached number one on the UK Country Albums Chart. She toured the UK in 2016 and 2017. She also performed at the famous Glastonbury Festival.

Playing Live and New Music

When Margo performs, she plays acoustic and electric guitar. She also sings her songs. Sometimes, she even plays the drums during a long jam session with her band.

In 2017, Margo released a short album called Weakness. Later that year, her second album, All American Made, came out. Her third album, That's How Rumors Get Started, was released in 2020.

In 2021, Margo joined the board of directors for Farm Aid. This organization helps farmers. In 2022, Margo released her first book, a memoir called Maybe We’ll Make It. A memoir is a book about a person's own life. Her fourth album, Strays, was released in 2023.

In 2024, Margo worked with Mike Campbell. He used to play with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They covered a song by Tom Petty together.

Who Influenced Margo Price?

Margo Price says that artists like Tom Petty, Janis Joplin, Bobbie Gentry, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and Dolly Parton have greatly influenced her music. People have also compared her voice to famous country singers like Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette.

Margo's great-uncle, Bobby Fischer, was a songwriter. He wrote songs for many famous country stars. Margo often writes songs about life's challenges. Her honest way of singing shows her humble personality.

Margo Price's Family Life

Margo Price is married to Jeremy Ivey. He plays guitar in her band, The Pricetags. In 2010, Margo gave birth to twin boys. Sadly, one of them passed away shortly after birth. On June 4, 2019, Margo and Jeremy welcomed their third child, a baby girl.

Margo Price's Albums

• Midwest Farmer's Daughter (2016)
• All American Made (2017)
• That's How Rumors Get Started (2020)
• Strays (2023)
• Strays II (2023)

Awards and Nominations

Margo Price has received several awards and nominations for her music.

See also

In Spanish: Margo Price para niños