Margo Price talks AI, bro-country and meeting Joan Baez at the circus

Ahead of her Boston show, the Grammy nominee discusses her inspirations — and reveals her unexpected Massachusetts connection.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Margo Price, the Grammy-nominated country singer, discusses a wide range of topics in a recent interview, including her inspirations from artists like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, her views on the state of mainstream country music, and her concerns about the environmental impact of AI. Price also reveals an unexpected Massachusetts connection through her husband Jeremy Ivey, who was briefly homeless in Boston in his 20s before the two met in Nashville.

Why it matters

As an outspoken and genre-defying artist, Margo Price provides a refreshing perspective on the current state of country music and the broader cultural landscape. Her willingness to use her platform to advocate for causes she believes in, such as environmental protection and speaking truth to power, makes her an important voice in the music industry.

The details

Price discusses her admiration for folk icon Joan Baez, whom she met at a circus performance in California. Baez imparted wisdom to Price about taking small, meaningful actions in the face of political turmoil. Price also talks about her love for Bob Dylan and other songwriting heroes, as well as her frustration with the homogeneity of mainstream "bro-country" music. The article also reveals that Price's husband Jeremy Ivey, a collaborator, had a brief period of homelessness in Boston in his 20s before the two met in Nashville.

  • Price will be performing in Boston on February 21, 2026.
  • Price played a cover of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)" on CBS Saturday Morning last month.
  • Price performed "Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" just hours before the show was pulled off the air for "indefinite hiatus" last fall.

The players

Margo Price

A Grammy-nominated country singer known for her outspoken and genre-defying style.

Joan Baez

A legendary folk singer and activist who previously lived in Belmont, Massachusetts and attended Boston University.

Jeremy Ivey

Price's husband and co-writer, who was briefly homeless in Boston in his 20s before the two met in Nashville.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my gosh, Joan Baez is the queen for me. Baez, who cut her teeth on the Boston folk scene, is 'the whole reason I operate the way I do. Everybody can learn a lesson from Joan Baez on how to lead with your heart, and use your voice for a bigger purpose.'”

— Margo Price (Boston.com)

“If this was the last word, I'm glad it was mine.”

— Margo Price (Instagram)

What’s next

Price will be performing at The Royale in Boston on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Margo Price's unwavering commitment to using her platform to advocate for important causes and speak truth to power, combined with her deep respect for musical icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, make her a vital and inspiring voice in the country music landscape.