No matter what genre of music it is, holiday albums tend to fall into one of two categories. They're either a collection of holiday standards, or all original material specifically focused on the celebratory and biblical significance of the season. Hometown
Author: Braeden Paul
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Whispers in the Wind – Lindley Creek
Lindley Creek gained a lot of momentum after the release of their debut project, Freedom, Love and the Open Road, in 2020. The family band's sophomore effort, Whispers In The Wind, once again shows us their strong vocals and keen ability for selecting
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Why Live Without – Cup O’Joe
Unique is a word that often gets thrown around loosely when discussing music. It's generally used as part of a hyperbolic description rarely fitting the artist in question. Cup O'Joe, on the other hand, is an ensemble that fully embodies
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Gotta Lotta Lonesome – Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
When fiddler Carson Peters appeared as a contestant on NBC's The Voice in 2021, there were feelings of excitement combined with worry that Peters would be leaving his bluegrass roots for the mainstream country sound. Fortunately that was not the
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All I Need – Kenny & Amanda Smith
Kenny and Amanda Smith have been one of bluegrass music's most beloved duos since their debut release, Slowly But Surely, in 2001. It's very easy to see why. Not only does the couple have undeniable personal and musical chemistry, but they've always
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Rhinestone Revival – Kody Norris Show
Whether you see The Kody Norris Show live on stage or hear them on recordings, there's no question as to what you're experiencing. Kody and his three bandmates pay homage to the traditional bluegrass masters, while also maintaining a strong
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Alex Meredith – The Friends I Made Along the Way
Although Alex Meredith was born in Colchester England, he's spent most of his life in Siler City, North Carolina. Playing mandolin since his teens, Meredith's style is full of youthful inventiveness, which comes through on his debut solo project, The Friends
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Pages in Your Hand – Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
For over two decades Chris Jones and his band, the Night Drivers have recorded original material that’s rooted in their smooth, identifiable brand of bluegrass music. The group’s latest release on Mountain Home Music, Pages In Your Hand, is a diverse EP
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My Farm, My Bluegrass – Marty Falle
It's always good for a recording to be centered around relatable themes. That is something that singer/songwriter, Marty Falle has always done and continues to do on his latest all original release My Farm, My Bluegrass. The album kicks off with Ode to
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Take Me To Calvary – LakeSide
Since they began playing in East Tennessee area churches nearly two decades ago, LakeSide has remained firmly committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ through their unique blend of contemporary bluegrass and southern gospel stylings. Their fifth studio release, Take Me