Rhythm on the Rails June 13, 2025: Emily McGill and Cliff & Susan
Jun 13th @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Emily is a soulful country-inspired singer/songwriter with a strong musical pedigree from Jackson, TN, where she grew up singing in a family band and working in her dad’s local music store, The Bandstand. With powerful vocals and natural songwriting chops that are well beyond her 25 years, Emily likes to find ways to incorporate her West Tennessee roots into her music. She began writing and recording with Eddie, Justyna and Steve in 2020 and officially signed to their label, Sneaky Animals Music, in early 2022. With her debut EP release under her belt and an upcoming radio/promo tour, she is ready to take the music industry by storm.
Cliff & Susan, a dynamic country duo from Little Rock, blend country, rock, blues and soul with electrifying performances. Multi-instrumentalists with over 2,000 songs in their repertoire, they’ve toured internationally, performed on Huckabee and shared the stage with ZZ Top and Sawyer Brown. Their 2023 album Fiddle & Keys charted in the Top 40 on iTunes, earning them five Josie Music Award nominations in 2024. Beyond the stage, they run Big Red Dog Productions and the Entertainers Academy, mentoring independent artists while continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Slip on your cowboy boots and hats for another exciting night of Rhythm on the Rails, featuring two country-inspired acts sure to get you singing along.
Emily McGill, a Humboldt, Tenn., native and recent The Voice contestant, will kick off the evening with a soulful performance rooted in her West Tennessee background. Married country duo Cliff & Susan from Arkansas will follow, blending country, rock, blues, and soul in a performance that’s sure to captivate the audience.
Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and fishing gear. The gate near the Train Depot will open at 5:00 p.m., and music will begin at 7 p.m.
“Rhythm on the Rails” is funded in part by a grant contract with the state of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission. The mission of the Tennessee Arts Commission is to stimulate and encourage the presentation of the visual, literary, musical and performing arts and to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Tennessee. The concert series is also sponsored by Blue Bank Resort, Discover Reelfoot, Excel Boats, Northwest Tennessee Tourism, and The Citizens Bank.
