![]() So is the band still worthy of the Fabulous Superlatives moniker? It is a different dynamic, but I can’t explain it other than to say it’s a fresh spark.” He’s a remarkable person and a remarkable musician - he just brought a whole fresh spark to the Superlatives, and it’s wonderful to be a part of it every single night. “We took the better part of last year to get the show up and running and get all the songs smoothed out. Kenny (Vaughan), Harry (Stinson) and I were trying to figure out how we’d replace Paul, and Chris Scruggs came out of nowhere and said, ‘Well, how about me?’ And we went, ‘Yes, how about you.’ “The apostle Paul rolled off to develop his family band, the Martin Family Circus - they’re wonderful watch out for them. “What Chris has done is bring an entirely different batch of energy, fresh energy, to us,” said Stuart in a recent telephone interview. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.Jamie says, “We feel like music is a universal language, food for the soul. The Martin Family Circus’ newest CD project, Past, Present, Future, includes classic hits that inspired them to sing, current favorites that are inspiring them now, and some brand-new self-penned material that they hope will inspire a new generation. After a rousing performance of “Elvira” to a packed house for the Oak Ridge Boys’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Billboard Magazine heralded them as “singing to the rafters,” getting a crowd of seasoned performers and music industry folks to their feet. Regional performances began to boom, leading to appearances on national television shows like The Oak Ridge Boys’ American Legion Christmas special, “The Marty Stuart Show,” “Country’s Family Reunion,” “Gaither Homecoming,” and “Larry’s Country Diner,” concerts at the US Library of Congress and the Country Music Cruise, performances at the Grand Ole Opry and fairs/festivals/performing arts centers across the eastern US, as well as singing the National Anthem for major sporting events, including the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs, and most recently invited by the First Lady to perform at The White House. Their four children were exposed early to 4-generations of rich musical heritage, and they watched as each child showed God-given musical talents early on. So where did it all begin? Grammy-winning artist Paul Martin, lead singer/guitarist of country-pop group Exile, met and married Jamie Allen, daughter of Duane Allen of Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys. “There was no other answer than for us to do this with them.” But they were just crazy with passion, truly breathing through the music we were creating,” says Paul. ![]() “Ours is a real family, and we knew there was an unpredictable nature to working with our kids. They were soon dubbed Martin Family Circus by Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill, playfully teasing with them about their growing number of kids and the craziness that goes hand-in-hand with a large family. Quickly realizing that the kids all showed an uncanny knack for hearing harmonies and pitch, as well as for playing instruments, they began performing shows together. “Music completely covers our lives, so our kids have never known a day without it.”įueled by a mutual passion for many genres and longing for a fun, family-friendly musical experience for their kids, Paul and Jamie began singing together in 2010 with their four children: March (now 19), Kell (16), Texas (11), and Tallant (10). “Our house has always been like a live jukebox, with an all-you-can-play selection of musical instruments,” says Jamie. Just as one might imagine a circus to be - upbeat, unexpected, accomplished, and exciting - Martin Family Circus aims to bring that same joy and a room full of fun with their heartwarming and lively “music that makes you smile!” This self-contained vocal-driven melodic band of 2 parents and 4 kids packs a punch with their rich stack of family harmonies in a soaring blend, which Rolling Stone magazine calls “exuberant.” Representing four generations of musical heritage, Martin Family Circus delivers soulful family harmony, steeped in traditional roots.
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