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Preparation, practice, and planning has this budding artist on the fast-track to stardom I’ve known Emily and her family for many years now. I can recall sitting down to dinner with them about five or six years ago wondering who would…
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If you frequent Americana or Bluegrass festivals across the country, then it's likely you've heard and seen the performances of East Tennessee's own Alex Leach Band. While he is only in his 30s, Alex has actually been working in the…
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Josh Lovelace’s solo project creates space for families to listen together I’ve hit the point as a parent where song requests from my one-year-old are a regular occurrence. Music is my life, but even I can admit it’s tough to listen to…
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Brent Thompson channels his inner theater kid as he connects to jazz Jazz has always been a love of mine. Growing up in church, the music has always been inspired by the genre, and I find myself deeply connected to the rhythms and…
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Christina "Redd" Daugherty's journey as an artist is just beginning Christina Daugherty’s story is not far from what many musicians have gone through. A challenging experience catapulted her into a life in music. Better known to many…
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Larry Vincent shares his love of music through teaching As Larry Vincent stands on stage, guitar in hand, his eyes close as he feels the movement of every note. His fingers slide effortlessly across each fret as music dances across the…
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Paul Jones shares his talents with television networks, local artists, and youth Growing up in an episcopal church, hymnal music was a familiar space for Paul Jones. When an organ was introduced to his home as a child, Jones took to the…
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If you’ve ever been to a Dirty Guv’nahs concert, there is no doubt you’ve witnessed the transfer of energy that occurs from stage to fan. “We’re a different kind of band in that people don’t come to our shows because they think we’re the…
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The Po' Ramblin' Boys went from house band to Grammy-nominated celebrities The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ humble beginnings in Sevierville turned into a fast-track path to success. I took some time with CJ Lewandowski, the band’s founder, to…
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Travis Wyrick turned a childhood obsession into a life-long dream For Knoxville producer, Travis Wyrick, everyday seems like a dream. Wyrick’s life in music began when he was 13. Inspired by the then new MTV channel, he spent hours…
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