By Jack Tottle | The "Father of Bluegrass Music” often spoke frankly and eloquently about the indispensable role of African American

By Mark Rutledge | It could be said that the title of Artist in Residence for East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, and ...

By Ron Roach | Next month, as the Appalachian Studies Association will hold its 47th Annual Conference at Western Carolina University, we...