Hilary Hughes

Hilary Hughes

Hilary Hughes is a contributing writer to GRAMMY.com / The Recording Academy.

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In the Midst Of A National Crisis, Memphis’ Stax Museum Looks To Provide “Opportunity & Empowerment” Once More

In the Midst Of A National Crisis, Memphis’ Stax Museum Looks To Provide “Opportunity & Empowerment” Once More

Most museums have paintings, statues, dusty garments and a disintegrating document or two. Most museums are not the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, which has a tricked out peacock blue Cadillac Eldorado spinning on a turntable so visitors can savor every glamorous detail on Isaac Hayes' gold-plated ride. The Cadillac—which was customized for Hayes as a contract negotiation perk…

Nicole Atkins Explores Muscle Shoals & Jersey Shore Nostalgia On ‘Italian Ice’

Nicole Atkins Explores Muscle Shoals & Jersey Shore Nostalgia On ‘Italian Ice’

Nicole Atkins calls them "little fate drops"—signs, cues, nudges from the universe that push her in the right direction. "I've always kept my eyes and ears open for them," she says. "I pay attention to dots connecting." A cluster of them popped up in Nashville in June 2018. The singer-songwriter was at home after spending the last year touring behind her…

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