Country legend Michael Martin Murphey is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his most popular album, Blue Sky-Night Thunder, and his timeless hit "Wildfire" with a new duet alongside country star Cody Johnson, as well as a feature film inspired by the beloved song.
The movie opens in select theaters and will be available nationwide on Friday via Fandango at Home and on-demand platforms.
Official movie poster for Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse"Ever since I was a little kid, I've been a Michel Martin Murphey fan," said Johnson in a press statement. "He's always been a stand-up individual, a great ambassador for the cowboy, and a man of God. So, to be able to record 'Wildfire' with him was a dream come true."
In addition, the 80-year-old singer will also release a special anniversary edition of Blue Sky-Night Thunder, revisiting his classics such as "Carolina in the Pines" with the help of some of today's biggest names in country music. A date for the re-recorded album, which has 10 songs, has not been announced yet.
Michael Martin Murphey ahead of the 50th anniversary of Blue Sky - Night ThunderSince his 1972 debut album Geronimo’s Cadillac, Murphey has released more than 35 albums, including the Platinum-certified Blue Sky-Night Thunder in 1975. His later projects, such as Cowboy Songs (1990) and Cowboy Christmas (1991), helped revive the popularity of Western music and earned him widespread critical acclaim.
Fans can now watch Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse in limited movie theaters or buy it on Fandango for $3.99. In addition, the re-imagined version of "Wildfire" with Cody Johnson is out now on all streaming platforms.
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