There’s so much more to the Shoals than meets the eye. From the music that put Muscle Shoals on the map, to the Native American history that runs deep through the region, to the Tennessee River that has shaped our communities for centuries, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area helps preserve, protect, & share the stories that make Northwest Alabama so special.

Kutter Bradley is a singer-songwriter from Florence, AL who competed on season 24 of American Idol and made it to the top 20! The judges gave him a golden ticket after his audition letting him advance straight to the Hollywood Round.

Bay Simpson is a singer-songwriter from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, who has now brought his talent to The Voice! He currently competing on Season 29 of The Voice and is on Team Adam. He is known for his rock-and-roll style & southern roots.

Mark Narmore is a longtime part of the Muscle Shoals music community. He is known for songwriting that blends country storytelling with the sound the Shoals is famous for. He has written hits such as "Moon Over Georgia" & "That's What I Love About Sunday," and so many more. With cuts recorded by major artists & deep local roots, his career reflects how Muscle Shoals continues to influence music far beyond Alabama.

We visited Fame Recording Studios to sit down with Linda Hall, the wife of legendary producer Rick Hall & an important part of the story behind the music that came out of the Shoals. As Rick built his career & helped shape the iconic sound at FAME Recording Studios, Linda stood beside him through the long hours, challenges, & successes that came with creating a musical legacy.