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Heather Berry Mabe Forges New Sound with Red Camel Collective
Two-time IBMA award winner Heather Berry Mabe has one of the most exceptional bluegrass voices today. Also a two-time SPBGMA female...

Jason Young
Jan 13 min read
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Martha Spencer: Bringing Positivity to the People
Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist. She was literally born into a world where...

Susan Marquez
Jan 13 min read
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Cindy Baucom: Celebrating Life, Cherishing the Memories
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Cindy Baucom was surrounded by music. “My dad played and made instruments.” And...

Susan Marquez
Jan 14 min read
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Courtney Hartman: Journeys, Paths, and Evolution
Spend time with Courtney Hartman, and the conversation turns to journeys and paths. The musical journey for this accomplished guitarist,...

Brent Davis
Jan 14 min read
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Penni McDaniel: Shunning the Spotlight to Shine It on Others
Penni McDaniel with Carrie Hassler Penni McDaniel may not be in the spotlight, but she spends her time making sure her clients are...
Susan Marquez
Jan 13 min read
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Charlotte Carrivick: Her Balancing Act
Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Carrivick has discovered that it takes a strong woman to balance motherhood with being a touring...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 14 min read
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Appalachia Chefs: Making It Big on the Small Screen
Appalachian chefs have been making their mark on the national culinary scene, showcasing the region’s rich food traditions and unique...
Candace Nelson
Jan 13 min read
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Kristen Leigh Bearfield: Calling Out Her Calling
Bluegrass, gospel, and country performer Kristen Leigh Bearfield has certainly made the rounds as a musician. The Zac Brown Band, Jimmy...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 13 min read
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Echo Valley: Limitless with No Boundaries
Pennsylvania-based Echo Valley has brought its blend of rock, bluegrass, Americana, folk and “grassicana” to venues across the U.S. At...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 13 min read
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Piedmont Instrument Classes for Kids (P.I.C.K.)
Although she is not a musician, Louise Price grew up listening to the music of Charlie Poole. “My father loved Charlie Poole’s music,”...
Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Magnolia Street String Band: From Street to Stage
When a group of friends in Highland Park, New Jersey started an informal music project together, they had no idea they’d go from a living...
Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Kate MacLeod: The Infusion of Creativity and Career
The best songwriting often reflects personal change. For neo-traditional Americana songwriter/singer/musician Kate Macleod, recent life...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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The Hillbilly Thomists: Faith Infused
As one of the more unique acts in the world of acoustic roots music, the Hillbilly Thomists use music infused with faith to relay their...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Andy Hall: Let the Steel Ring
Credit- Ty Helbach Photography For Andy Hall, it’s all about the sustain. The sustaining property of his instrument--the dobro--is its...
Brent Davis
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Where in the World is that Food From?
The birthplaces of various foods often reflect the unique cultural, geographical and historical influences of a region, giving rise to...
Candace Nelson
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Cordas World Music Festival: A Boutique Music Festival Showing Islanders the World
photo by Todd Zimmer Imagine listening to musicians from around the world while sitting in a garden, a cave, a natural pool, or even a...
Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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A Foodie’s Guide to Appalachia: Must-Attend Food Events & Festivals in 2025
Appalachia is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional cuisine, farm-to-table experiences, and festivals celebrating...
Candace Nelson
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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The Down Hill Strugglers: Still Ridin' That Wave
As an old-time string band, The Down Hill Strugglers have been heavily influenced by old field recordings of the 1920s and 1930s, music...
Kara Martinez Bachman
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Bluegrass: Cutter & Cash Style
From his home in Marion, Kentucky, Cutter Singleton feels blessed to be a part of something that’s just so special. At 17 years old, he...
Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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Becca Stevens: Balancing Motherhood while Capturing Raw Emotion
photo by Mark J Smith Becca Stevens, a two-time Grammy nominee, solo artist, Broadway actress, and former David Crosby’s Lighthouse Band...
Jason Young
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Zoe and Cloyd: Klezgrass
photo by Sandlin Gaither field Sometimes, unusual combinations end up making a lot of sense. Take Zoe & Cloyd's Klezgrass music....
Brent Davis
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Old Crow Medicine Show
Anyone who has ever been to an Old Crow Medicine Show (OCMS) concert knows that the high-energy band is as much fun to watch as they are...
Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Your Appalachian Restaurant Bucket List
Appalachia is home to myriad restaurants that span cuisines and styles. From Indian and Italian to French and Mexican, there is no...
Candace Nelson
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Marty Stuart: The Man, His Music, and His Mission
Marty Stuart personifies American music, from his modest Mississippi beginnings to his present star-studded life as a successful,...
Richelle Putnam, Executive Editor/Writer
Nov 1, 20248 min read
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