Mountain Fever Records has released a new single today for Irene Kelley, one she wrote with Terry Herd and Billy Droze. It works the familiar terrain of the clatter of a train, something that many folks find comforting, especially those who
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Irene Kelley
Mountain Fever Recording Artist, Irene Kelley is known for her appealing mix of bluegrass, country and Americana. The Latrobe, PA native began writing songs as a teenager and soon made her way to Nashville. Her songs were quickly noticed and
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Songwriters Back Story #8 – A heads up to my fellow artists
We all know it’s true. Bluegrass fans are some of the best people in the world, and they really look out for the artists and their music. Where would we be without the support of our unofficial “street team”? An
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Thin Blue Line video from Jerry Salley
Jerry Salley has released a new music video, for a song he wrote with Irene Kelley for his current album, Front Porch Philosophy. The song is Thin Blue Line, written as a tribute to police officers who risk their life and safety
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A hidden bluegrass gem in the Blue Ridge
Perhaps the only thing better than enjoying live bluegrass by some of your favorite artists, is witnessing those artists perform in an intimate, magical setting with near perfect acoustics. This past weekend brought those elements together in a truly special
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Irene Kelley celebrates These Hills in Nashville
For years Irene Kelley has been one of the best kept secrets in Nashville, weaving her magic into song after song for artists like Ricky Skaggs, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Loretta Lynn, Rhonda Vincent, Carl Jackson, Claire Lynch, Pure Prairie League, the Osborne Brothers and others. But
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Carolina Wind – new single from Irene Kelley
Mountain Fever Records has released a debut single from their upcoming album with Irene Kelley, These Hills. The single is Carolina Wind, one Irene wrote with Milan Miller and Thomm Jutz, describing her love for the Blue Ridge mountains in western North Carolina.
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Songwriter’s Back Story – Fox On the Run
Greetings bluegrass friends and fellow fans. If you are reading this, I’m betting you are a fan of bluegrass music, probably have an impressive music collection and more than likely enjoy live music at festivals and concerts. No matter how or where
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Irene Kelley to Mountain Fever
Mountain Fever Records has announced the signing of celebrated Nashville singer and songwriter Irene Kelley to the label. She will begin work this winter on a new album with Mark Fain producing. A Spring 2016 release is anticipated. The new project
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One Critic’s Picks: The Best of 2014
One of the best parts of this job is finding new music in my mailbox on a regular basis. But the fun turns into work at the end of the year, when I wade back through all of that music