For K. Michelle, Memphis is more than her hometown. It’s the foundation of her artistry, the source of her unmistakable soul and a major influence on the woman she has become.
“Memphis gave me an edge. Memphis allowed me to be tough,” the chart-topping singer told an audience gathered Friday, Nov. 6, at the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville. “Memphis taught me about, you know, really believing in who you are, because a lot of people, most people from Memphis are proud to be from Memphis.”
That hometown pride was at the center of “An Afternoon with K. Michelle,” a special celebration recognizing the Memphis-born singer-songwriter’s musical evolution and the release of her long-awaited debut country album, “Jesus & Whiskey.”…