Margo Price Debuts Latin Tattoo at Skinny Dennis
Margo Price popped into Skinny Dennis photo booth to honor a new Latin tattoo in Nashville
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New Tattoo Celebration At Skinny Dennis
Margo Price surprised fans when she shared a series of photo-booth strips from Skinny Dennis in East Nashville, each frame showcasing her latest ink. In her Instagram post she quotes the Latin phrase “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum,” then adds: “Popped into photo booth at @skinnydennis_nash the other night to commemorate my new tattoo.” Her arm is extended, the crisp black lettering visible against her shirt sleeve, as she grins alongside a friend in the classic two-up layout.
Latin Phrase And Literary Roots
“Nolite te bastardes carborundorum” translates loosely to “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” Though it echoes classical Latin, the line was popularized by Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and has since become a cultural motto of defiance. By choosing it for her forearm, Price blends her country-music identity with a nod to literary rebellion, signaling resilience both onstage and off.
From Farm To Fame
Born April 15, 1983, in Aledo, Illinois, and raised on her family’s farm in Booneville, Arkansas, Price developed an early affinity for songwriting and acoustic guitar. She relocated to Nashville in the mid-2000s, fronting the roots-rock group Buffalo Clover before breaking out as a solo artist with her 2016 debut Midwest Farmer’s Daughter. Praised by outlets like The New York Times and Rolling Stone, the album earned Price two Grammy nominations and cemented her reputation as a torchbearer for authentic Americana.
Beyond her debut, Price has released Wanderer (2018) and the critically acclaimed That’s How Rumors Get Started (2020). Each record delves into themes of heartbreak, social justice and female empowerment. Fans have spotted her backstage with handwritten lyric sheets and vintage guitars, but this marked her first public celebration of a tattoo tied so explicitly to personal creed.
Activism And Farm Aid
Price’s latest Instagram activity underscores her activism. In an earlier post she announced Farm Aid 2025 tickets going on sale, urging followers to “show up for the farmers, the music, and the movement.”
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Caption: “Farm Aid 2025 tickets are on sale now! Come celebrate 40 years of @farmaid with us this year on Sept 20th in Minneapolis, MN. Let’s show up for the farmers, the music, and the movement. 🌾 #farmaid #farmaid40 #margoprice #supportfarmers.”
As a Farm Aid board member alongside Willie Nelson and Neil Young, Price has made advocacy for family farmers as central to her brand as her soulful vocals and gritty guitar riffs. This new tattoo echoes that commitment—a permanent reminder not to be intimidated by obstacles.
Looking Ahead
With a busy summer tour ahead and rumors of a fourth studio album on the horizon, Price remains tight-lipped about specifics. However, recent studio snapshots hint at collaborations with outlaw-country luminaries and a possible venture into more pop-rock arrangements. Fans can expect new singles later this year, following the success of her recent standalone tracks.
What It Means In Ink
For Price, the tattoo is more than body art—it’s a statement. It ties together her Midwestern upbringing, her Nashville hustle and her affinity for stories that empower women. In an industry where image often overshadows substance, Price’s choice of a literary resistance mantra sets her apart.
Whether she’s headlining festival main stages or grabbing a drink at a local dive, Margo Price continues to forge her own path. Her Latin-letter tattoo at Skinny Dennis is just the latest chapter in a career defined by honesty, grit and artistic bravery.
Price’s fans have long looked to her lyrics for refuge and rallying cries; now they have a visual motto of her philosophy—etched in ink and shared in a classic photo booth strip. Keep an eye on her social channels for upcoming tour dates and studio updates, and don’t let anyone grind you down.
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