country music Archives - Appalachian History

Johnny Cash called the 1927 Bristol Sessions “the Big Bang of country music.” It’s a great sound bite, but wildly oversimplifies the truth.

Filmmaker Beth Harrington discusses the making of her Carter Family documentary

It took Beth Harrington 12 years to create ‘The Winding Stream’. She shares favorite behind the scenes moments in making this documentary.

The story is told as if you’re just sitting on the front porch, passing the time as Dr. Ralph reminisces; an original and authentic voice.

Jimmie “The Singing Brakeman” Rodgers was born outside Meridian, MS, but he staked his claim to country music fame in Appalachia.

Folk song ‘I Love Little Willie I do’ collected by Bess Brown Lomax “American Ballads and Folk Songs” MacMillan, 1934