In this episode of People You Pass, we sit down with singer, songwriter, and musician Lenny LeBlanc to hear the story behind his journey in music and the path that eventually brought him to Muscle Shoals.

From growing up in Muscle Shoals to working alongside some of country music’s biggest names, Dr. Gerald Murray has lived a life full of stories, music, & Southern grit. A longtime friend of Hank Williams Jr. & former manager of George Jones & Vern Gosdin, Gerald has played a unique role in country music history while also building a successful business, Gerald Murrray Home Center, right here in the Shoals. His journey is a reminder that some of the most incredible stories in music come from right here at home.

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.