Marcus K. Dowling
@marcuskdowling
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Culture, At Large. Iconoclastic Polymath.
Nashville, TN
Joined July 2008
Had a long conversation with a friend about Nashville and Breaking Rust that evolved into a two-week exploration of what the idea of "no one really dies" means for the past, present, and future of the music industry. https://t.co/o6XQt4GMJh
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In these streets. About this life. About this culture, at large. @gabrichenault and @mackensy are two of my favorite people. Gabrielle and I at the @opry (📸 = @JasonKempin), Mackensy and I, matching in leather and leopard, in synergy (as usual), downtown for Culaccino
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On WEDNESDAY January 14, Grammy winning and nominated female bluegrass stars @SierraDawnHull, @thesteeldrivers' Tammy Rogers King, and @Jaelee_Music will be the guests on Culture At Large. The trio will discuss how multiple generations of the genre's female performers have boldly
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On FRIDAY, December 13, at @anzieblue, jazzy, soulful, and intentional country performer @madelinemaking and I will discuss her creative journey to, through, and beyond genre and expectations, and how her ability to root hope in grief has borne the fruit of a unique success all
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On MONDAY, December 8, at @anzieblue, @MsAliceRandall, @bmi Nashville's @_SHANNONSANDERS, @lovenoise2020's Eric Holt and I discuss Nashville and America's evolution and future from "XXX's And OOO's" to South Nashville's streets to BMI's C-suite and through Lovenoise and beyond.
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I've been to the @opry an average of once every two weeks for the past four years. After witnessing Friday night's 100th anniversary broadcast, I wrote about the importance of the next few to both the Opry, music industry and pop culture overall. https://t.co/1sW9U9ktpw
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Five months ago, Nicole Hester and I spent a magical afternoon at Sandy Knox's home discussing the power of songwriting and her audiobook musical "Weighting." Glad to see it finally living in print for the @Tennessean.
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.@graham_barham and I had a breakfast conversation five months ago that will feed cultures and families for generations to come. Glad to see it finally live in print for the @Tennessean.
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A continuation of a series explaining how my brain works at any given time. Upon further review, it's been fun to compile a snapshot of exactly what is happening in here.
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"The cowboy way." Happy 100th @opry. Finally got my shot with @HarmonyRanch. A quality evening.
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We're back with the "SOS" season of Culture At Large on December 8 at @anzieblue. Some of Nashville's most notable stars right now double as artists-as-brands or impactful American culture and thought leaders. Is that by choice or necessity? What happens when a song changes a
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Essentially, a sister I always wanted, whom I found through music, @folkrockdiva, decided to recreate my idol as an AI superhero. I did her one better. Meet Aries Man. He's in here and pops out every so often. Just saying. Today, and every day, I give thanks for Lilli and
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Inspired by a conversation with a good friend, for my @SubstackInc Culture At Large, I examined and normalized the positives of how country's boom is settling down, yielding an American mainstream industry best studied as a set of trends that evolve every 24 months, while still
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The sublimely poetic epitome of cinematic cool, as defined by mood, style, and emotion. This is Culture At Large.
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Glad to see @dr3amlinerCo pulled up outside of @anzieblue for @Variety's @CountryMusic Award week shoots and at the Origins Impact Awards at @TheCowanNash. The depth and scope of Nashville's boom in popularity allows for adding ad hoc premium dressing room space, when, where,
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What an amazing night!! I had the privilege of being interviewed on the Culture at Large podcast hosted a few weeks ago by veteran music journalist @marcuskdowling at @anzieblue in Nashville. It inspiring such an important night filled with essential conversations about all
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A universal illustration of an impeccable and shockingly provocative mix of a hustler's spirit, hip-hop swagger, Vegas glitz-meets-Hollywood flair. All of this, reimagined through country culture and Western state of mind. It ultimately reflects the aspiration for, and
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Felt like a timelessly good evening at the 2nd annual Origins Music Group Impact Awards. The level of standard set matches the vibes, for sure.
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On the latest Culture At Large, I truly appreciated having @maekestes and Elizabeth Nichols highlight the unique perspectives and power of Nashville's latest generation of breakout female singer-songwriters. https://t.co/E1vswqyROI
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Season one of Culture At Large is done. Essentially, six years of research and development have yielded proof of concept. I wasn't wrong — I knew that I wasn't, but it's always good to be reassured. 🤣 Don't worry, more is coming — an announcement is forthcoming. Over the past
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