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Birthplace Of Country Music

Birthplace of Country Music Museum reopens

Last year’s hugely popular Bristol Sessions Super Raffle will return for a second year, an important fundraising step to help the nonprofit recover from three months of closure time due to COVID-19.

Jun 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM
The band Model City (left to right) - Luke Fielden (drums), Philip Edwards (guitar), Brandon Sexton (lead singer), Joey Carrier (bass guitar).
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All things geek

All things geek – Model City is the model band

I always enjoy talking with musicians. We're kindred spirits in my mind – I create using words, and so do they but they also set those words to music.

Jun 8, 2020 at 8:30 AM
UVA Wise music professor Donald Sorah, front, and music student Joseph McNulty get in some Labor Day trumpet practice. The college's music deparrtment recently gained full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music.
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Music

UVA Wise music program earns national accreditation

College officials said the music division earned National Association of Schools of Music accreditation. That follows academic accreditation from other national organizations for the college’s education, nursing, software engineering, computer science and chemistry programs.

Dec 2, 2019 at 5:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church recently welcomed its new organist, Alice Sanders.
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Kingsport

First Presbyterian welcomes new organist, launches Advent musical programs

In September, the church welcomed its new organist, Alice Sanders, who comes to the area from Oklahoma. Now that she’s settled in, she’ll be offering a series of new Advent musical programs at the church as a gift to the community.

Dec 1, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Jim and Janet Lyon, both music directors at local churches, are preparing for retirement.
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Faith

Husband and wife retiring from jobs as church music directors

For Jim and Janet Lyon, music has always been a family affair. The couple met while studying music in college, and both have spent most of their careers as church music directors – Jim at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and Janet at Mafair United Methodist Church.

Oct 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Donnie and the Dry Heavers go on tour Oct. 16. Seated left to right - Chance Lawson, Cameron Hite, Andrew Kramer and Niko Graham.
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Music

Donnie and the Dry Heavers are ready for their first tour

The Kingsport-based, four-man group are getting ready to go on a 39-day tour throughout the Midwest and East Coast. The group describe themselves as being an “indie blues jam band.”

Sep 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM
The 17th annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival will be held at Natural Tunnel State Park on Sunday.
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Scott County

Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival returns Sunday

DUFFIELD — One of Scott County’s most popular festivals is back for another year. The 17th annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival will be held this Sunday, and it’s not too late to get tickets. Presented by the Cove Ridge Center Foundation, the event will feature several local bands that will showcase the rich musical heritage of the region.

Updated Aug 29, 2019 at 8:56 AM
John McCutcheon, shown here, will perform in Kingsport later this month.
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Kingsport

Grammy-nominated artist John McCutcheon coming to Kingsport

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and instrumentalist John McCutcheon will take the stage at First Presbyterian Church as part of the church’s new performing arts series.

May 6, 2019 at 3:30 PM
The Paramount Chamber Players will perform at First Presbyterian Church next week as part of the church's performing arts series.
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First Presbyterian Church

Paramount Chamber Players to perform at First Presbyterian Church

KINGSPORT — If you missed the Paramount Chamber Players performing at First Presbyterian Church in March, you’ll have another chance to see them this week. The group will return to the church on Thursday for the third concert in the church’s new performing arts series. 

Apr 29, 2019 at 10:15 AM
Reece Shipley often performed in Kingsport and throughout East Tennessee.
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Music

Reece Shipley tribute show to raise funds for music scholarship

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association and ETSU are teaming up to present a new music education scholarship in memory of country recording artist Reece Shipley. To help raise money for the scholarship, the ACMA and ETSU will host the 2019 Reece Shipley Memorial Scholarship Show at Northeast State Community College this Friday.

Apr 18, 2019 at 9:04 AM
Uncle Shuffelo and His Haint Hollow Hootenanny is a seven-piece, old-time string band from Rover, Tennessee, with musical influences by the Carter Family, Gid Tanner, Uncle Dave Macon, the Coon Creek Girls and many other old-time bands from years past.
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Scott County

Clinch Mountain Music Fest coming to Carter Fold

Established by Jay and Carol Dixon and the Southwest Virginia Community Foundation, the event aims to preserve and perpetuate the heritage of the Appalachian region through its music. Five performers will take the stage throughout the fast-paced, fun-filled evening.

Apr 15, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Mark Davis (right) will join Paramount Chamber Players Director and pianist Craig Combs (left) for a performance during Thursday's concert.
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Kingsport

First Presbyterian gearing up for second concert in performing arts series

After a successful opening concert featuring the American Spiritual Ensemble, First Presbyterian Church is hoping to keep the momentum going with the second installment of its new performing arts series. The next group to take the stage will be the Paramount Chamber Players, presenting a program called “The Beauty of Simplicity.”

Mar 10, 2019 at 2:30 PM
The American Spiritual Ensemble, shown here, will kick off the performing arts series at First Presbyterian Church.
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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church to launch performing arts series

Designed to be a gift to the surrounding community, the series will feature musical ensembles, a solo artist and a theater group. The first performance will take place later this month, and tickets are available now.

Feb 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Tennessee Ernie Ford was born in Bristol on Feb. 13, 1919. His hometown is celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth with a variety of activities. Find them online at ErnieFord100.com
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Sunday Stories

Bristol celebrates Tennessee Ernie Ford

On Ernie’s actual 100th birthday, Feb. 13, the Paramount Bristol will host an afternoon of Tennessee Ernie Ford music and films from 2 to 5 p.m. culminating with the serving of birthday cake courtesy of Food City.

Feb 9, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Santa Claus makes a visit to the Carter Fold in this file photo.
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Carter Fold

Carter Fold Christmas show happening Saturday

Community members are invited to celebrate Christmas a little early this weekend at the Carter Fold. The center’s popular Christmas program will return for another year on Saturday and will feature Christmas decorations and a live performance by the Scott County JAM Band.

Dec 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM