Apple Music & United Record Pressing Unveil ‘This Is Country Music’ Mural In Nashville

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Photo: Courtesy of Apple Music/United Record Pressing

Apple Music and United Record Pressing have partnered for a new mural titled “This is Country Music.”

Located outside the pressing plant that historically served as a refuge for Black artists during segregation, the mural honors the significant cultural impact Black artists have had in shaping country music’s history. The two-panel mural was painted by Nashville-based artist, graphic designer and muralist Christian Green (also known as C3). Side A features Linda Martell and Charley Pride, recognizing their work breaking barriers for future generations. Side B pays homage to the past, present and future of Black artists in country music with vinyls bearing the names of Kashus Culpepper, Tiera Kennedy, Ray Charles, Breland, Shaboozey, Rissi Palmer, Kane Brown and more. A few vinyls have been intentionally left open as a symbol of future artists who will shape the genre.

“I am truly honored and excited to team up with Apple Music on a mural that means so much to me,” shares Green. “It honors country music trailblazers Charley Pride and Linda Martell — two Black pioneers who opened doors for so many country artists of color to follow. My approach has been to capture not just their likeness, but their spirit — the joy, the power, and the grit. This mural means everything to me as a Black artist here in Nashville, TN. I’m pouring all of my heart, passion, and dedication into every layer and brushstroke.”

“Black artists have been foundational to country music and this mural aims to highlight their legacy in the very heart of Nashville,” says Kelleigh Bannen, Apple Music Country host. “We’re proud to team up with United Record Pressing and Christian Green to share a piece of art that honors the past, celebrates the present, and leaves room for the new artists carrying the genre forward.”

All of the advertising revenue generated from the mural will be donated toward the renovation and preservation of the Motown Suite.

Photo: Courtesy of Apple Music/United Record Pressing

Photo: Courtesy of Apple Music/United Record Pressing

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