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The mandolinist, songwriter, and frontman leans into the regional sounds and communities of Western North Carolina on his latest, Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales.
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Survival of the Heart and Survival in Alaska
Witty, whimsical songs of love, heartbreak, and the Alaskan frontier shine on Juneau-based singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s album debut.
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The 2nd Annual Working Songwriter Forum Returns to Chicago
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The Expansive Universe of Hiss Golden Messenger
North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor talks about the new album, I’m People, which demonstrates – in many ways – Hiss is no “one man band.”
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This time around, our Good Country excursions include Rodney Crowell, Taj Mahal, Reba, and more.
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