Music

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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Young artist Marlee Hart is building her music career with the help of local talents Knoxville producer Travis Wyrick had been hearing about Marlee Hart for a few years before he heard her sing. He arrived at Boyd’s Jig and Reel in…
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Stepping into the spotlight andbecoming Chelsea Berry Singer-songwriter Chelsea Berry has always kept faith, family and country music close to her heart. This Maryville, Tennessee, native grew up singing in her church choir, but never…
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Violin maker builds old-world values into instruments he creates Knoxville’s award-winning luthier says the time of pandemic has been the most productive period of his working life. It’s also been one of the most challenging. Kelvin…
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Pre-coronavirus, I’m in WUTK Radio’s studio at the University of Tennessee, shooting the first interview for a new documentary film with Benny Smith, and Jeff Heiskell, solo music artist known as Heiskell, the former front man for the…
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Knoxville’s famed band The Black Lillies combines the familiar sounds of rock & roll with the down-home folk tunes we know and love. Led by lead singer Cruz Contreras, the band has been actively performing and producing music for more…
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With local favorites The Dirty Guv’nahs operating in semi-retirement, members Kevin Hyfantis and Cosmo Holloway found themselves penning songs in need of a home; enter Electric Darling. Eager to distance themselves from lead vocal duties,…
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