The album of Deanie Parker’s musical life began at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the home of Stax Records, where she worked as a songwriter, singer, arranger, collaborator, and publicist. I sat down with her at the same address recently to discuss the many tracks of her storied career. Her experience at Stax through the ’60s

1. In the Midnight Hour “In the Midnight Hour” is a soul song originally performed by Wilson Pickett. Released in 1965, the song was written by Pickett and Steve Cropper, the guitarist of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s. The song features a dynamic rhythm section, punchy horn arrangements, and Pickett’s

   Deanie Parker and William C. Rhodes III will receive honorary degrees at the 175th Commencement of Rhodes College on May 11. Rhodes is former president and chief executive officer of AutoZone, where he continues to serve as executive chairman of the board. Parker, who received two Grammy Awards this year, was publicist of legendary

LOS ANGELES (MARCH 20, 2024) – Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary. This year’s additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at