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Lighting the Fuse
A century ago, a record producer from New York City headed into Western North Carolina in search of the sound of Southern Appalachia.
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All American Made
Since her debut album, “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter,” overtook airwaves in 2016, the name “Margo Price” has appeared on brightly-lit marquees across the country and late-night television programs around the world.
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Chain Yer Dragon
In October 2020, about halfway through the first set of the sold-out Goose drive-in show at the Smoky Mountain Event Center, a friend turned to me and said with a smile, “We’re probably going to follow this band around for the next few decades."
Mountain Power
“What this project has taught me is that, even in hard times, we can find moments of joy and should allow ourselves to feel them,” said Alex Deutsch. “Art might not be all we need, but it sure is a positive force for good.”
Dec 1, 2025
There's Glass in These Mountains
No one imagined a furnace and a vision would transform a quiet, rural Western North Carolina mountain community into a world-renowned mecca for studio glass. All it took was an initial spark and a community, eager to fan the flame.
Dec 1, 2025
Longtime Friend Back Again
Not far from the tiny town of Floyd, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the childhood home of The Wildmans. The sibling duo are currently navigating the release of their debut album, “Longtime Friend,” for New West Records.
Oct 1, 2025
To Here From There
With her latest album, “Highlander,” bluegrass/Americana icon Missy Raines takes inventory of where she stands at this current juncture in her storied career—this melodic ode to her native West Virginia.
Aug 1, 2025
Mountains, Music, Media & Memories
Three passionate archivists have created a way for people around the world to listen to the great musicians who came out of East Tennessee and to watch early- and mid-20th century advertising and home movies made in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Aug 1, 2025
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Brighter Days, Where Did They Go?
When you find yourself in conversation with JJ Grey, you walk away from the interaction with a kick in your step.
Jun 1, 2025
Virginia’s Historic Barter Theatre Begins its 92nd Season
Unlike most 92-year-olds, the famed Barter Theatre grows more active and vibrant with each passing year. Founded in 1933 in the town of Abingdon, this “state theatre of Virginia” continues to delight audiences of all ages.
Apr 1, 2025
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'Til the Wheels Fall Off
Amid this modern era of rock music, Blackberry Smoke is the absolute epitome of what it means to plug in your guitar, crank the amplifier and tap into that sacred two-way interaction of sound and scope.
Apr 1, 2025
