Top-charting “The Voice” runner-up Billy Gilman brings his truth to new bluegrass music
In 2016, fans of the reality TV series “The Voice” cheered for award-winning, top-charting singer Billy Gilman. America watched as he...
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Candace Nelson
May 13 min read
Hot Dogs: A Cultural Phenomenon
Hot dogs are entrenched in America’s culinary history as an iconic ballpark, picnic, and cookout favorite. While hot dogs are often...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
May 14 min read
The Magic of the Bashful Youngens
The two halves of Illinois-based Americana duo The Bashful Youngens had never met before but immediately recognized a sort of magic that...
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Brent Davis
May 14 min read
Ruta Beggars: Celebrating the Old, Exploring the New
A bluegrass band that takes its name from a root vegetable can’t be all serious. But it’s not just the playful attitude of The Ruta...
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Susan Marquez
May 13 min read
The Augusta Heritage Center: Concerts, Oral Histories, and Workshops
In 1973, a group of forward-thinking folks concerned about the risk of losing their cultural heritage came together to form the Augusta...
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Susan Marquez
May 13 min read
Martin Guitar: Building and Sustaining a Century-Old Legacy
With a background in business and a passion for guitars, Thomas Ripsam found his dream job as the president and CEO of C.F. Martin and...
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Susan Marquez
May 13 min read
Del Mar Foundation: Promoting Civic Pride and Cohesiveness
The city of Del Mar, California, with a population of around 4,000, is a hotbed of cultural activity thanks to the efforts of the Del Mar...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
May 14 min read
The “Multi-Medium” Creativity of Wil Maring
Roots, folk and bluegrass musician Wil Maring is not content with making art or music. She must do both, or life will not be complete. As...
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Susan Marquez
May 13 min read
Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA): Creating Community through Bluegrass
When a group of like-minded bluegrass aficionados got together fifty years ago in Minnesota, chances are they never dreamed the...
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Jason Young
May 13 min read
Elevating Community through Cultural Exchange, Tourism, and Empowering Students Through Engagement.
Good things are happening in Elkins, West Virginia, as the Augusta Heritage Center, home of the state’s largest music and arts...
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