That's How I Got to Memphis is the fifth solo studio album by Nashville-based blues rock musician from Australia, Kara Grainger. It was released on 3 October 2025 by Red Parlor.
Development The album was produced by Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, recorded in Memphis and Nashville, working with the Hi Rhythm Section. Grainger selected "Love Played a Game" to pay tribute to Ann Peebles. "Texas Blues" was inspired by some Texas blues musicians, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Smokin' Joe Kubek.
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Kara Grainger - vocals, guitar Lina Beach - rhythm guitar Leroy Hodges - bass Lannie McMillan - tenor saxophone Kirk Smothers - baritone saxophone Marc Franklin - trumpet Rev. Charles Hodges - Hammond organ Archie Turner - Wurlitzer Bobby Chase - viola, violin Alex Krew - cello Jackie Bristow - background vocals Louis Grainger - background vocals Candise Marshall - background vocals Sharisse Norman - background vocals Shontelle Norman - background vocals
Production Produced & Engineered by Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell Mixed by David Hagen Mastering by Hans Dekline Mastered by William Bowden Assistant recording engineer by Grace Ritter
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