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Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McKinley first began singing at age eight in the choir at his family's Baptist church. Growing up, he imbibed his Kentucky-born father's LPs, listening to artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, as well as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison. By his teens, he was playing guitar and singing in punk bands. However, in his twenties he began writing his own songs, gravitating toward rootsy country and soul sounds, mixing it with his varied rock influences...

The singer/songwriter released his third studio album, This Mess We're In, on July 15.

Arlo McKinleys songs, unflinching, acoustic-driven snapshots of addiction, dread and heartbreak, have found a passionate audience.

The singer-songwriter was at home in Cincinnati last month and talked to The Enquirer about his new album "The Mess Were In"

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"Bag of Pills" Arlo McKinley grew up in Cincinnati, something he proudly wears on his sleeve. Sure, Nashville wasnt too far away, but McKinley never left Ohio, and thats a bit of whats at the heart of Die Midwestern, his latest album. Its a personal and moving record, showcasing his ability to tell gripping stories about the life hes lived. Another guy who told stories that moved people was the late John Prine — and its no surprise that he and his wife Fiona Whalen were fans of Arlo McKinley...