Marcus Hummon To Release New Single & ‘Songs For Emily’ EP [Exclusive]

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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Marcus Hummon will release his new single, “I Never Saw A Moor,” this Friday (Oct. 18). The tune is included on his forthcoming EP, Songs For Emily, out Nov. 15 via 3686 RECORDS.

Inspired by the famous work of Emily Dickinson, Songs For Emily marks a departure from Hummon’s country and pop stylings, and an entrance into the world of American poetry and composition.

On “I Never Saw A Moor,” he reflects, “It’s the first Emily Dickinson poem I memorized, and I loved the sense of divinity in nature and intuitive spiritual thought, which were key elements of the Transcendentalist movement. I did take some liberties with the composition, not setting the lines exactly as written, but creating a song based on her poem.”

The EP, which features Mary Chapin Carpenter on “I Dwell in Possibility,” aims to pay homage to Dickinson’s writing, blending her unique style with Hummon’s individual sound. Additionally, the Grammy winner has extended his musical talents to theater, recently premiering his folk-opera, No Man’s Land, at Belmont University’s Massey Hall.

“With this record, I’d love to shine a light on Emily Dickinson, her genius and her great gift to us all,” he shares. “I’ve sought to push myself as a musician and recording artist with this project. I’ve ‘set’ some poetry before in the theater world, but this is a deeper dive into the work of a uniquely ‘American’ poet.”

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