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From the Appalachian peaks and valleys where country found its wings, to the Deep South’s holy land of blues, these destinations for live tunes don’t just attract fans, they draw in legends

Why Corpus Christi, Texas, is such an ideal spot to experience the American story

Her longevity hints at a century-long lifespan most of her species will never reach

Charred barrels, Prohibition, no Prohibition, Jack Nicholson, Pappygate: a timeline of two centuries of bourbon history and lore

Engaging choices as singular as the bride-to-be

A look back at thirty-five of our favorite shots from the pages of the magazine this year

Where to eat, stay, and play in the larger-than-life coastal city

Goodies that will inspire your loved ones to eat, drink, and be merry

This year’s honorees embody thoughtful design and innovative techniques

From a joyful anthem from the Queen of Bounce to a Southern supergroup’s debut release, our music editor picks ten favorite new tracks that will keep your autumn humming

See the overall top dog and prize-winning sleeping pups. Plus, all of the adorable runners-up.

Five watches that keep around the clock color and style

Safeguarding Helene-threatened salamanders, cultivating gulf oysters, boosting mallard habitat, and spreading native grasslands—the work of this year’s under-the-radar Southern eco-heroes is more important than ever

Venus flytraps are native to a tiny corner of the globe: the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas. As development threatens, one town—spurred on by one tireless botanist—has taken up the shovel to save the world’s most fascinating plant.

“I treated it like I was rescuing a small child,” says Richard Miller, who sprang into action on Folly Beach, South Carolina, to save an injured raptor

When it comes to expressing affection, Vivian Howard doesn’t mince words

Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave echoes with a history that won’t be silenced

Why rural folks don’t seem to mind long drives

For Vivian Howard, the population is sometimes too many and often just enough

With the power to christen (even a cocktail) comes great responsibility