Michael Martin Murphey’s ‘Wildfire’ Rides On. Fifty years ago, ... Murphey says the song was inspired by Jimmy Webb’s chord changes and Gordon Lightfoot’s approach to storytelling lyrics.

Michael Martin Murphey is getting ready to release a new set of tunes. The 'Wildfire' singer says his upcoming album, ' Red River Drifter,' will be a fusion of his favorite styles of music that ...

If you're looking for best songs about animals, best ghost story songs, even a category as general as best singer/songwriter tracks, "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphey pretty much qualifies for ...

I recently learned about Michael Martin Murphey, an American singer-songwriter who released “Maybe This Time” in 1982. He’s actually known for blending country and western music, with hits ...

Michael Martin Murphey headlines Song of the Mountains on Saturday, June 7, at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Folk vets The Kingston Trio open.

Murphey, who is known for his annual Cowboy Christmas performances across the United States, will be taking the stage alongside his Rio Grande Band, which also happens to feature his son, Ryan Murphey ...

Murphey released his debut album in 1972. His best-known song, "Wildfire," went to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975.

Singing songs of the West: It’s Waco’s connection to cowboy history that led acclaimed singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey to lend his talents to a Friday fundraiser for Waco's Taylor Museum.

Country music icons Michael Martin Murphey and Lyle Lovett teamed up Sunday night to raise money at the Rangeland Fire Relief Benefit Dinner and Concert at the Starlight Ranch in Amarillo. More ...

Mari is lead guitarist for Michael Martin Murphey when he hits the road for his annual Christmas show. “Carin can climb to the top of a mountain and sing at the top of her lungs in her own style ...