NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy Award-winning artist, guitarist, and Native American Hall of Fame inductee Micki Free returns with an inspiring new anthem, “My American Life,” a powerful celebration of freedom, perseverance, and the spirit that unites Americans from all walks of life.
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Written by Micki Free, Heather Loren Roberts, and Damon Elliott, with music composed by Free, “My American Life” delivers an uplifting message of pride, opportunity, and gratitude. Blending Free’s signature rock-infused sound with contemporary influences, the song encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and recognize the possibilities that come with determination and faith.
Micki shares, “This song is written about being a proud American, with all the blessings, freedom and opportunities we have in this great country! We are very much pro-American and living the American dream! Ya’ll!”
The song’s dynamic production is further elevated by an energetic rap from Grammy Award winner and co-producer Damon Elliott (Saweetie, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears) and son of the legendary Dionne Warwick, that reinforces the message of self-belief, personal growth, and limitless potential. The result is an inspiring musical journey that bridges generations and genres while honoring the values of perseverance and optimism.
An adopted Comanche and a Cherokee descendant, Micki blends his cultural roots into a powerful and distinctive sound while continuing to uplift underrepresented communities through his foundation and global influence.
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ABOUT MICKI FREE:
GRAMMY® -award-winning musician Micki Free is a multi-talented guitarist, songwriter, performer, and producer – with a career that spans decades and includes collaborations with some of the most legendary figures in music. GRAMMY® -award-winning musician Micki Free is a multi-talented guitarist, songwriter, performer, and producer – with a career that spans decades and includes collaborations with some of the most legendary figures in music. Born a mixed-blood Cherokee descendant, adopted Comanche Native American, Scottish, and black, Micki’s unique cultural heritage has deeply influenced his sound and artistic journey.
Micki’s musical career took off early when he was signed to management deals with Gene Simmons of KISS and Diana Ross. He quickly made his mark as a member of the iconic R&B group Shalamar, where he formed a lasting friendship with the legendary Prince.
Free’s manner of dress and appearance during the early 1980’s was parodied in the Dave Chappelle Show sketch Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories: “Prince – Uncensored” (February 18, 2004), and retells a story about an infamous basketball game “The Shirts Against The Blouses”.
In Micki’s solo career, he has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists, including Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Little Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Cheap Trick, Jean Beauvoir, Aerosmith, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, KISS, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many more. He is not only a gifted guitarist but also a master of the Native American flute, with five albums dedicated to the instrument.
Micki has performed at renowned festivals and venues around the world, from intimate Blues clubs to the massive “Hard Rock Calling” Festival in Hyde Park, London – where he performed to an audience of over 100,000 fans. In 2023, Micki performed at the National Mall in Washington D.C. as an official Envoy for the World Culture Festival, where he led a 1,000+ guitar ensemble, debuting the single “We Are One” – a song he wrote, produced, and arranged specifically for the event.
As an advocate for both the Native American community, impoverished, community and urban communities, Micki and his wife Heather founded “The Musical Beginning Foundation”, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth through the gift of music, and helping people to achieve their creative dreams.
Micki Free’s work blends blues, funk, rock and Native American sounds into a powerful distinctive voice. His work in the studio, on stage, and beyond reinforces a commitment to uplift and amplify Native voices in the industry. His ongoing legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans alike.
Micki Free is a GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist, songwriter, producer, and performer whose career spans decades across rock, blues, funk, and Native American music. He rose to prominence as a member of Shalamar and was early on signed to management by Gene Simmons and Diana Ross. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary artists including Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, Aerosmith, and Billy Ray Cyrus. Of Cherokee and Comanche heritage, Micki blends his cultural roots into a powerful and distinctive sound while continuing to uplift underrepresented communities through his foundation and global performances.
