bluegrass lyrics Archives - Appalachian History

liza jane record label flanked by tenneva rambler studio portrait

February 11, 2019 Appalachian music / Bluegrass

Liza Jane

Two influential recordings were made of the ‘Liza Jane’ tune in the 1920’s which helped spread its popularity among early country musicians.

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mac wiseman in 1979

February 14, 2018 Appalachian music / Bluegrass / Love and romance

You can send me pretty flowers, you can send me valentines

Mac Wiseman, nicknamed “The Voice with a Heart,” grew up influenced by traditional and religious music and such radio stars as Montana Slim Carter.

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rain and snow CD cover

May 9, 2007 Appalachian music / Bluegrass / Virginia

Come All You Virginia Girls

Elizabeth Laprelle attended old time fiddlers’ conventions & sang harmonies with her family, who taught her traditional singing styles.

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bill monroe and the blue grass boys on tour

March 26, 2007 Appalachian music / Bluegrass

My Carolina Sunshine Girl

The term for bluegrass music derives from Bill Monroe’s band, assembled during the 1940’s, “Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys.”

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