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Michael Martin Murphey Edit Profile

songwriter Country western singer

Michael Martin Murphey, American country western singer, songwriter. Named Best New Artist, County Music Association, Academy County Music; recipient Grammy nomination for a Face in the Crowd, National American Video award for She Wants, award Cowboy Hall of Fame (3), 1990-1992, 95, 96, 99, Western Heritage awards (5), Golden Smoky award National Forest Service, 1998.

Background

Murphey, Michael Martin was born on March 14, 1945 in Texas, United States.

Education

Attended, University of California at Los Angeles.

Career

Professional musician, since 1962; with, Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1966-1970. Adjunct Professor music and American studies Utah State University.

Achievements

  • Michael Martin Murphey has been listed as a notable Country western singer, songwriter by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married; children: Ryan, Brennan, Laura Lynn.

child:
Laura Lynn Murphey

child:
Brennan Murphey

child:
Ryan Murphey