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THROUGH THE LENS: Earl Scruggs and Bristol Rhythm & Roots 2026 Fests: “Eventually, It All Comes Back To The Roots”

THROUGH THE LENS: Earl Scruggs and Bristol Rhythm & Roots 2026 Fests: “Eventually, It All Comes Back To The Roots”

This week the the column visits the heart of Appalachia with two roots music festivals: Earl Scruggs Music Festival (September 4-6, 2026, Mill Spring, North Carolina); and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (September 11-13, 2026, Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee). The settings, only 90 miles apart as the crow flies,

BONUS TRACKS: James Felice's New Solo Album, Dolly Parton Day and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: James Felice's New Solo Album, Dolly Parton Day and More Roots Music News

THE READING ROOM: John Krajicek’s ‘Patience for the Ride: The Art and Life of Will Johnson’

THE READING ROOM: John Krajicek’s ‘Patience for the Ride: The Art and Life of Will Johnson’

THROUGH THE LENS: AMERICANAFEST 2026 – “Music Is My Religion. I Live There.”

THROUGH THE LENS: AMERICANAFEST 2026 – “Music Is My Religion. I Live There.”

FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Claire Kelly Leads an Impressive Batch of New Music from Americana Women

FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Claire Kelly Leads an Impressive Batch of New Music from Americana Women

BONUS TRACKS: New Music From Brandy Clark, Meshell Ndegeocello Covers Bob Dylan, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: New Music From Brandy Clark, Meshell Ndegeocello Covers Bob Dylan, and More Roots Music News

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Amber Westerman, Tuatha Dea, Hitch & The Giddyup

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Amber Westerman, Tuatha Dea, Hitch & The Giddyup