Marcus nominated for 2 Grammys
December 08, 2005

The Grammy Award nominations were announced this morning in New York, and Marcus, Jeff Hanna and Bobby Boyd garnered two nominations for their song, "Bless the Broken Road:" Country Song of the Year and Song of the Year. Congratulations!!

Marcus's Theatre pieces movin' on...
February 13, 2004

American Duet will receive it's NY debut as a reading this week in hopes of mounting a fall production off Broadway. Darius Rucker, of Hootie and the Blowfish, is headlining this great cast, under the direction of Bill Feehely of Actors Bridge.

Additionally, The Piper, a new musical by Marcus, will debut at the Hartt School in Hartford, CT in April of this year.

New EP for Christmas
October 31, 2003

Just in time for the holidays, Marcus is releasing a new 5 song EP of his latest material, and a great version of his song, "Stained Glass Love." We are hoping to have this ready by the middle of November, and will have it for sale at shows and on the website...it'll make a great Holiday gift :)

Rascal Flatt's release
October 28, 2003

In a bold move by a great band, Rascall Flatts have released an 8 minute live version of the Marcus Hummon/Annie Roboff song, "One Good Love" to promote their upcoming DVD. It is a great version that really rocks, so listen for it and request it! :)



Also, in the Christmas releases, the Dixie Chicks will release their CD/DVD, "From the Top of the World" which will feature 2 Marcus Hummon/Martie McGuire co-writes, "Ready to Run," and "Cowboy, Take Me Away." Also, look for Raphaels and Red Wing Band members John Mock and John Gardner playing with the Chicks on this DVD from their latest tour.

Marcus Talks About The Chicks
September 29, 2003

Letter to the editor on the Tennessean 9/24/03

In lieu of Martie's announcement that the 'Chicks' might look for another radio format to service their music, I think it's a sad day for country music. Americans certainly have a right to disagree with Natalie's apparent political orientation, ...individuals have every right to go as far as 'burning' their Dixie Chix CD's (as 'over the top' as that might seem to me). However, country radio's refusal to play Radney Foster's beautful song, 'Godspeed', because it was released by the Chix, is disturbing. Given that a large percentage of reporting stations are owned by a couple corporate entities, and that those same corporate entities dictate their 'play-lists'...the 'blockade' of a wonderful country song seems insidious to me.
As we remember the life and art of Johnny Cash, let's remember his stance on the Vietnam War;' free thinking' is an American birth-right, a gift and a responsibility.And despite the public perception to the contrary, I believe there is real diversity in country music...in style, in politics, in religious conviction, in race,etc...

As for the Chix, whatever station their music is played on, it will always be 'country' music, some of the best music of a generation.

Marcus Hummon

Things that Velvet Armadillo finds interesting.
May 21, 2003

Hey everyone,

Here is an artist that Velvet Armadillo finds interesting. Her name is Holly Williams. Check her out at www.hollywilliams.info

New book of poetry from Marcus
January 16, 2003

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Marcus's song up for a Grammy
January 16, 2003

"Roll the Stone Away," a song written by Marcus and Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is up for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal." It will have stiff competition from the Dixie Chicks, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, and Trick Pony. The song can be found on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's album, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol. III."

Marcus Says Goodbye To Stuart
December 17, 2002

When I first met Stuart, we were out in the yard with my oldest son Levi, kicking a soccer ball. Upon hearing Stuarts' heavy Scottish accent, my 6 year old asked Stuart, "have you ever lived in a Castle?" Stuart replied with a twinkle in his eye that he had not only lived in a castle, but that he had once owned one! Impressed with this but always curious, Levi, as if sensing intuitively the range of this man's experience, asked him another question. To my embarrassment, Levi asked, "Have you ever been in jail?" Before I could apologize for Levi, Stuart quickly answered, "Ay, I have, and its no place for you!" What do we know of someone, even those we are close to? Perhaps not much. Still, I know Stuart was a good man who experienced breathtaking highs and desperate lows, who loved his children, who was a great artist, a fine fisherman...a generous and dear friend. I also know that he was deeply troubled, as it turns out, beyond my reach. It was an honor to make music with such a great Scottish artist, and to be his friend. I miss him. God bless him and his family.

"Warrior" back for encore performances
December 02, 2002

A year after the success of Actors Bridge production of "The Warrior," Marcus's orginal musical about the life of the great Native American Athlete, Jim Thorpe, it will return. In October, 2003, Actors Bridge, this time in conjuction with TPAC Education and Humanities Outreach in Tennessee, will present "Warrior" at War Memorial Auditorium and will include both day time and evening performances. Look for more details as we get closer to show time!

An evening of Marcus's musicals music
December 02, 2002

February is going to be a busy month! Less than a week after American Duet closes, Marcus headlines an evening of music from his musicals in a benefit concert for Actors Bridge Ensemble. He will be joined by Mike Eldred, Michelle Prentice, and other past and future cast members. It will be an unforgettable night of music. More details can be found in the events section of by emailing info@velvetarmadillo.com

American Duet returns
December 02, 2002

American Duet, the musical that started it all, returns in February for a two week run at 12th and Porter. The musical focuese on the lives of two cultural anomalies, an African American country singer, and an American World Music singer who grew up in Africa, as they tell their stories and explain how they came to share the same stage in Sun City, South Africa at the height of Apartheid. Auditions are this Friday, December 6...call 615-341-0300 for details.