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James McMurtry

James McMurtry, born on March 18, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He began his musical journey at a young age, receiving his first guitar from his father, novelist Larry McMurtry, and learning to play under the guidance of his mother, an English professor. McMurtry's early performances included gigs at a downtown beer garden in Tucson while studying at the University of Arizona. His breakthrough came in 1987 when he won the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk songwriter contest. This led to a demo tape being sent to John Mellencamp, who ...