Many cities make music, but no city breathes music quite like Memphis. The songs and sounds that come from here are uniquely American.

From chain gangs to folk songs to intelligent soul, America has created musicians dedicated to truth, justice, and a better American Way.

Memphis is the place where rock was born and Martin Luther King, Jr., was killed. It's full of contradictions, abject poverty, and riches that only music can provide.

New York City has more rock history in its 305 square miles than most of America combined.

Music and philanthropy have a long, benevolent relationship with one another. Record bins are rife with charity singles, and concert history is filled with benefit shows for every imaginable cause. Musicians like to give back.

Just as many people flee Hollywood as those who flock to it. Hollywood can be an acquired taste.