Johnny McGuire

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. My mom got me a guitar and signed me up for lessons when I was 5. For some reason I was convinced that Tom Petty was going to be my teacher. I was sadly mistaken when I met Brad, the guy who was actually going to teach me. We learned "Free Fallin'." What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Bob Dylan, Blood On the Tracks John Prine, John Prine Tom Petty, Full Moon Fever These albums lit the fire that made me fall in love with music. Full Moon Fever and John Prine were the first albums I heard over and over in my dad's Ford Taurus. Blood on the Tracks had "Tangled Up in Blue," which is why I fell in love with Dylan. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Banks of Shiloh” "Banks of Shiloh" blends history with a love story set against the brutal backdrop of the Civil War. Based on the true events of the Battle of Shiloh, it follows a soldier presumed dead, who returns only to find his love has moved on. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time will always be one of my favorite memories. That stage holds so much history and being even a small part of it felt so cool. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I’ve always dreamed of playing Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The idea of performing on that iconic stage, with the natural acoustics and beautiful views makes me excited.