Lee Sexton is one of the most respected and revered traditional musicians in eastern Kentucky. A master of traditional banjo styles both two-finger picking and…
Artist Profiles: Lee Sexton
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Artist Profiles: Jerry Douglas
In addition to being widely acknowledged as the United States’ finest dobro players Jerry Douglas is a freewheeling recording artist whose output draws upon a…
Artist Profiles: Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam was born October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was raised in Ohio and grew up in California. He made an impression…
Artist Profiles: Courtney Granger
Courtney Granger is a virtuoso fiddler, guitarist and outstanding singer. He was born in Eunice, Louisiana. Granger is Christine Balfa’s cousin and was the youngest…
Artist Profiles: Cindy Cashdollar
American slide guitarist Cindy Cashdollar was born May 25, 1956. She specializes in steel guitar and dobro. Cindy Cashdollar grew up in Woodstock, New…
Artist Profiles: Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains. He was a disciple of the legendary guitarist Merle Travis (Chet named his daughter Merle). Together…
Artist Profiles: Bryan Sutton
Born near Asheville, North Carolina in 1973, Bryan Sutton started playing the guitar at the age of 8. Sutton first came to prominence as part…
Artist Profiles: Chris Austin
Chris Austin was born February 24, 1964 in Boone, North Carolina. Austin worked as a sideman for Ricky Skaggs for three years, singing and playing…
Jazz Innovator John Scofield to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
Jazz guitar maestro John Scofield is set to perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2017. Scofield is a jazz…
Tejano Music Singer Emilio Navaira III Dies at 53
Tejano and country music singer-songwriter and musician Emilio Navaira III passed away May 16, 2016 in New Braunfels, Texas. Emilio was also one of the…