FAME Recording Studios & Publishing Co.

10/21/2026

Five-Time Grammy Winner and Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray Announces Deep Soul Masterpiece, All Over Again

Produced by Steve Jordan and Tracked Live at the Historic FAME Studios, the Album Embarks on a Soul-Driven Sonic Journey Available for Pre-Order October 21, 2026.
Over a legendary career spanning five decades, five-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray returns with All Over Again, a powerful new studio album that pushes his foundational blend of American roots and R&B into deep soul territory. The album is set for official release on February 12, 2027.

To capture the project’s raw, soulful magic, Cray reunited with long-time collaborator, legendary Rolling Stones drummer, and producer Steve Jordan. Together, the duo tracked a striking mix of poignant original music and curated southern soul classics live at the historic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The room's grand history ignited a deep creative spark. “It was extremely inspiring to be there in the building," Cray notes. "You could almost feel the presence of those that had recorded there.”
Listeners will get their first taste of this masterful partnership when the driving lead track,

"Push Through," releases digitally alongside the album pre-order launch on October 21, 2026.

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10/20/2026

There’s a specific type of musical intelligence required to succeed as a session player. You have to understand how a song works from the inside out. You need the judgment to know when to play and the restraint to know when to get out of the way of the song.

Eric Alper has written a great piece about the changing historical narrative around studio musicians. He takes a close look at the players who shaped the sound of popular music across different cities: the Funk Brothers in Detroit, the Wrecking Crew in Los Angeles, the A-Team in Nashville, and our own Swampers right here in Muscle Shoals.

Alper captures what made these rhythm sections so great.

You can read the full article here: https://www.thatericalper.com/2026/10/13/how-session-musicians-from-the-old-days-are-finally-getting-credit/

10/20/2026

One of Rick Hall and Billy Sherill’s first hits as songwriters. Roy Orbison with “Sweet and Innocent”. Rick Hall would later produce it on the Osmonds for one of their #1 records.

https://youtu.be/E2EaMGRXECE?is=_zYX3iTHp_O_K_Pn

Rock n' Roll

10/18/2026

If these walls could talk?… well, now they do.

Did you know that FAME has a podcast?!

Through These Doors is a backstage pass to the sounds, stories, and happy accidents that turned Muscle Shoals from a sleepy town into a legend.

The sessions. The stories. The people and moments that built Muscle Shoals.

🎧 All episodes now streaming: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-these-doors-a-fame-recording-studios-podcast/id1660040990

10/17/2026

The GOAT of Soul! Wilson Pickett recorded “Land of 1000 Dances” right here at Fame with our guys. He travelled all over the world with this music. Here is a great example in Ghana, West Africa with morethan 100,000 fans.

https://youtu.be/6asfT1q1A1w?t=5127&is=H3ReX8abZBdTjCJ6

TracklistingWilson Pickett – In the Midnight HourWilson Pickett ...

10/17/2026

October is here and the playoffs are in full swing!!

Make sure you’re geared up for the season.

Come by and say “Hi!” and while you’re at it, pick up a piece of music history!

Walking straight into FAME’s gift shop requires zero reservations.

You don’t need to be taking a tour (although that’s cool, too).

Anyone can walk through FAME’s famous front doors and start browsing.

We are open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Sunday we are closed, so we can restock.

Late-night souvenir cravings are easily handled by our 24/7 online store at shop.famestudios.com.

Grab your own piece of music history today!

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

Coming soon!! ❤️❤️

Soon! Stay tuned!