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THE Mountain Music Festival 2026 – Aug. 21 – 23 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

THE Mountain Music Festival 2026 – Aug. 21 – 23 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Posted March 3, 2026 at 12:46 pm | No comments

The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, located in Tennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The Mountain Music Festival, which successfully debuted October 2021 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is brought to you by the creators of the pioneering On the Blue Cruises. For more info, visit TheMountainUSA.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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A Note To You From The Legendary John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

A Note To You From The Legendary John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Posted February 6, 2026 at 2:27 pm | No comments

With NGDB and on my own I have made music “for you”; it is people such as yourself that I hope hear what I do. And, to have it ‘reach’ them is amazing. I tour a bit, but if you wanted to find out more – the back stories of things I have done – go to a show

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Acoustic Blues Masters Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood, Guy Davis Join Forces On Fight On!  True Blues Vol. 2

Acoustic Blues Masters Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood, Guy Davis Join Forces On Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2

Posted February 2, 2026 at 1:31 pm | No comments

Three of today’s deepest, most decorated acoustic blues masters reunite to summon ancestral spirits with songs both long remembered and newly created on Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2, set for release April 17th

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Folk legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton new January duo album & 2026 Tour

Folk legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton new January duo album & 2026 Tour

Posted November 22, 2025 at 3:47 pm | No comments

In early August 2021, John McCutcheon reached out to his longtime friend Tom Paxton with a simple idea: why not use Zoom—a newly essential tool in those pandemic days—to connect, ease the isolation of COVID, and maybe write a few songs together?  

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R.E.M.’s Chronic Town and Murmur Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment 

R.E.M.’s Chronic Town and Murmur Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment 

Posted November 22, 2025 at 2:54 pm | No comments

Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment inits acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.’s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America’s most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.

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Amazon Music To Exclusively Live Stream All Things Go 2025

Amazon Music To Exclusively Live Stream All Things Go 2025

Posted September 16, 2025 at 9:34 pm | No comments

All Things Go Festival, known for its innovative approach to curation and community, has experienced remarkable growth since its 2014 inception, evolving into one of the most anticipated music events in the U.S. that showcases both established and emerging artist

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Inger Nova & Jeff Pevar Release New Single “Green Light” off New Album ”Hear Me Calling”

Inger Nova & Jeff Pevar Release New Single “Green Light” off New Album ”Hear Me Calling”

Posted September 7, 2025 at 12:21 pm | No comments

“Green Light” is a powerful anthem about awakening—letting go of old beliefs, transcending fear, and stepping into a more authentic version of yourself. The song tells the story of a man trapped by the comfort of his own thoughts and material possessions, until he’s called to break through illusion and move toward something real.

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Singer-Songwriter Valeria Stewart Announces the Release of Her New “Raices” Roots Album on Sept. 5, 2025

Singer-Songwriter Valeria Stewart Announces the Release of Her New “Raices” Roots Album on Sept. 5, 2025

Posted August 13, 2025 at 12:33 pm | No comments

Valeria Stewart is a uniquely original voice in the contemporary music scene—a guitarist, vocalist, and singer-songwriter whose multilingual performances draw from a rich tapestry of Latin, folk, jazz, and Americana influences. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Washington, DC, Valeria brings a deep sense of cultural fusion and emotional authenticity to every song she writes and sings.

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Long Journey Home — A Century After The 1925 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention

Long Journey Home — A Century After The 1925 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention

Posted July 28, 2025 at 9:22 am | No comments

In 2012 John McCutcheon released an album honoring Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday.  In 2015 he released an album in memory of the 100th anniversary of labor songwriter Joe Hill’s execution by the state of Utah.  Then in 2019 he honored Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday by gathering a boatload of his music friends

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Eric Gales to Release A Powerful and Moving Album in Honor of His Late Brother on A Tribute to LJK

Eric Gales to Release A Powerful and Moving Album in Honor of His Late Brother on A Tribute to LJK

Posted June 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm | No comments

Eric Gales is set to release his new album, a powerful and moving homage to his late brother Manuel Gales, on ‘A Tribute To LJK’. The album will be released digitally on August 29 and physically on October  24 via Provogue and features appearances by Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Joe Bonamassa, Roosevelt Collier and Josh Smith.

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