Marty Stuart, a distinguished member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy award winner, and recipient of the AMA Lifetime Achievement award, embarks on a captivating musical journey with the release of ‘Altitude,’ his latest album after a five-year hiatus. In this new musical endeavor, Stuart delves into a cosmic country realm teeming with visionaries, wanderers, outsiders, heavenly beings, honky-tonk idols, and forlorn romantics. The music exudes a desert-like essence, evoking a vast and expansive atmosphere reminiscent of boundless horizons and never-ending stretches of rural roads. The album’s production is both unpolished and cinematic, drawing inspiration from the musical styles of Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon, skillfully blending shimmering tones with rustic melodies. Despite his extensive achievements, Stuart refuses to rest on his laurels; ‘Altitude’ demonstrates his unyielding quest for personal and artistic growth, underscoring his ambition, sharp intellect, and vivid creativity that evolve with each subsequent release.
Hailing from Philadelphia, Mississippi, Marty Stuart’s musical journey commenced at the early age of thirteen when he joined the renowned bluegrass icon Lester Flatt’s band. By the time he turned twenty-one, Stuart was already making waves in the music industry, collaborating in the studio and on tour with the legendary Johnny Cash. While his initial fame stemmed from supporting music royalty, Nashville quickly acknowledged Stuart’s individual brilliance, propelling him to stardom. In his illustrious solo career spanning over four decades, Stuart has produced more than twenty albums under major labels, achieving platinum sales, chart-topping hits, and a plethora of industry accolades, solidifying his status as a luminary in the realm of country music.