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Jill is perhaps our region’s most authentic female country voice. Jill & Kevin perform many of her own tunes as well classic country, swing and blues numbers. These two are sure to stir your heart and amaze. Jill McAnally has been …

Oates has drawn inspiration from early folk influences, such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez for his latest album, "Reunion," which is about family and lifes next steps.

Duane Eddy, the Grammy-winning guitarist who had instrumental hits with "Rebel Rouser," "Forty Miles of Bad Road," "Peter Gunn" and others, died April 30 at 86.

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WILKESBORO — MerleFest, presented by Window World, concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with a larger-than-life ‘Traditional Plus’ celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of

MerleFest, presented by Window World, concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with a larger-than-life ‘Traditional Plus’ celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. The four-day gathering––inspired by the vision of festival founder and North Carolina native Doc Watson––is the biggest economic driver of scholarships, capital projects, and educational needs within the greater community.

We chat with vocalist-guitarist Tom Johnston, the former San Jose State University student who helped form the Doobie Brothers.

Billboard's 2024 International Power Players list is revealed, featuring the music industry's top executives driving success outside the U.S.