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Music

The new “Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert” features Mississippi Fred McDowell, Ed Young, and other unsung artists who paved the way for folk musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez

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Back Porch Sessions

The Asheville-based singer-songwriter plays three songs, all from his new album, New Lost Ages. Recorded at The Outpost, in partnership with Explore Asheville

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The Texas country rockers evolve with a new name and a refined sound in their upcoming self-titled album

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Music

Watch the duo perform the never-before-released track from a new Country Music Hall of Fame box set honoring Black country artists past and present

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Back Porch Sessions

The indie-folk trio performs three songs, including “Haunted,” a song from their upcoming EP

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Music

Long before Beyoncé brought her back into the spotlight, the South Carolina country singer was breaking records and charting her own path

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Music

The irrepressible singer, songwriter, and Virginia native shares the bluegrass-infused track from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St

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Arts & Culture

Born in West Virginia, Ada “Bricktop” Smith taught Paris to do the Charleston. A new Smithsonian exhibition shines a light on her and other influential women of the Lost Generation.

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Arts & Culture

Artist Scott Nurkin immortalizes Tar Heel jazz, rock, country, and punk greats in their hometowns

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Music

Listen to a track from Visitor, and read our interview with the Oklahoma singer-songwriter on unplugging from his phone and staying true to himself

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Back Porch Sessions

The Baltimore-born singer-songwriter plays a lively four-song set, including her latest single, “Night In,” from her 2024 album My Stupid Life. Also hear her amusing and heartfelt anecdote about her cover photo shoot for the April/May 2022 issue of G&G

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Music

The Futurebirds sideman takes center stage with help from members of My Morning Jacket and Drive-By Truckers

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Music

The hit songwriter for Craig Morgan and Hootie & the Blowfish breaches the surface with Cowboy Things, his solo debut

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traditions

For one writer navigating grief, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” is a cradle of comfort

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Travel

Slide guitarist Roy Rogers, headlining the blues tent this year, shares his favorite haunts and tunes

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Music

Katie Crutchfield talks literary influences on her new record, Tigers Blood, out now

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Back Porch Sessions

The West Virginia singer-songwriter performs “I Could Drive You Crazy,” from her new album, Trail of Flowers, along with three other songs. Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

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The West Virginia native is Americana’s next big star

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Music

The band will play its 2001 magnum opus from start to finish on a new national tour. Read our exclusive interview with front man Patterson Hood

Four cast iron pans with etchings of butterflies, Dolly Parton's head and signature, and a guitar-shaped pan. They are on a blue, pink, and yellow butterfly-patterned background

Food & Drink

The next best thing to eating a cake with Dolly is eating one in the shape of her guitar