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SUMMARY:Jada Watson on the Unheard Voices of Radio Airplay
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Sessions: Jada Watson on the Unheard Voices of Radio Airplay\n\nAugust 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nVirtual Event\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, August 11 at 7 p.m. for a conversation with music researcher and SongData founder Jada Watson. In this program\, Watson explores whose stories get airplay in country music—and whose are left out. Through more than a decade of research\, Watson’s work has illuminated how inequitable programming practices at country radio have limited opportunities for women and artists of color\, while also shaping what audiences hear. Tracing this work back to “TomatoGate\,” the session highlights how these patterns are not only ongoing\, but deeply rooted in the genre’s history. The discussion invites listeners to hear country music differently by asking whose voices are amplified—and whose are missing. \nSpecial thanks to the United Company Foundation for their support of this program. \n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 7 p.m. ET \n\n\nLocation: Virtual on ZOOM \n\n\nCost: Free and open to the public\, RSVPs are requested \nRSVP HERE\n\n\n\n\nJada Watson is an associate professor of digital humanities in the School of Information Studies at the University of Ottawa\, where she teaches courses on cultural heritage\, ethics\, and policy. In 2018 she founded SongData (www.SongData.ca)\, a public-facing research program that uses music industry data to examine racial and gender inequities through descriptive statistical analysis\, with a particular focus on country radio in the North American industry. This research has informed legislation on radio ownership in the United States\, been cited in reports by the Recording Academy and the Black Music Action Coalition\, and been presented at the annual Seminar of the Country Radio Broadcasters. Watson also works extensively on Canadian radio and broadcasting policy\, with a particular interest in how Canadian content and language regulations shape the programming of songs by women and marginalized communities. In 2024 she released Share the Air: A Study of Gender Representation on Canadian Radio (2013–2023) in partnership with Women in Music Canada and the National Arts Centre.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jada-watson-on-the-unheard-voices-of-radio-airplay/
CATEGORIES:General
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YxMRemJSS_m2bzbV_sipVg?_gl=1*k6ukc2*_gcl_au*MTIyMjU1MTA2My4xNzc5MTE4NDYz#/registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 Dates: Monthly\, every 2nd Saturday\n\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 14\nApril 11 (SHOWCASE)\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 12\nAugust 8\nSeptember 12 (TBD)\nOctober 11\nNovember 14 (SHOWCASE)\nDecember 12\n\nTime: 2-5 p.m. ET\nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged at quarterly showcases\nIn partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a monthly Songwriters Circle every 2nd Saturday\, 2-5 p.m. ET\, in the Learning Center.  Beginners\, experienced songwriters\, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.\nAt the end of each session\, the group will choose three prompts to inspire ideas for the following month. The prompts may be objects\, phrases\, feelings\, colors\, senses\, or any other topic. Writers may use those topics to help them write a song or two to share for the following session. Songwriters do not have to play an instrument in order to participate. \nSongwriters Circle is an opportunity to perform\, workshop\, and network with other artists\, with an emphasis on clarity and telling a story. The goals of the group are to encourage songwriting\, introduce songwriting shows to audiences in the region\, and enlighten the public about the craft of songwriting and its value as an art form. \nFans of music and songwriting are welcome to sit in for a listen at no cost. \n\nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \n\nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nAs an extension of this program\, each quarter we invite songwriters to attend “Writers-in-the-Round” or WITR concerts. WITR consists of three to five writers together in a circle or on stage. Each writer introduces themselves\, gives the title of their song\, and then sings it with or without accompaniment. Discussion will follow concerning the origins of the song\, how they wrote it\, and the song’s inspiration\, along with any questions from the audience. \n\nTo learn more about Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, visit the website at HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-4/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T113000
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SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, August 7\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. EST \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public \nTheme: Fiddlin’ Around with Stories \nJoin us in the museum’s Learning Center for our monthly Museum Story Time program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups\, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybooks\, a tune or two by WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick\, and a related activity or coloring sheet. \nBooks that will be featured at Story Time include: \n\nFiddlin’ Sam by Marianna Dengler\nWhen Uncle Took the Fiddle by Libba Moore Gray
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-4/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T153000
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SUMMARY:National Treasure Screening
DESCRIPTION:National Treasure Screening\n\nJuly 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nFree\n\n\n\nJoin us in the Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on July 26 for a special screening of National Treasure! The United States of America turns 250 in July\, and we’re keeping the fun going for the rest of the year. In National Treasure\, Benjamin Franklin Gates\, in hot pursuit of a legendary treasure\, must steal one of America’s most sacred and guarded documents — the Declaration of Independence. Bring a friend and a cozy blanket and relax at the museum while we watch this classic film from the early 2000’s! \nDate: Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 \nTime:  2 p.m. \nLocation: Performance Theater\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public; a $5 donation is encouraged.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/national-treasure-screening/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T171223Z
CREATED:20260629T171223Z
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SUMMARY:Farm and Fun Time
DESCRIPTION:Farm and Fun Time feat. Belle Frantz & Andrew Sa\n\nJuly 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n$48.69\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nTime: 7 p.m. ET (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; guests are asked to be seated by 6:55 p.m.) \nLocation: Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nTickets: $48.69 (includes all fees) \nBUY TICKETS \nJoin us for a Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time\, with musical guests Belle Frantz and Andrew Sa in the intimate performance theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. \nHosted by Kris Truelsen and Country Casserole\, Farm and Fun Time is a re-imagining of the classic WCYB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time broadcasts live before a studio audience and recorded for television syndication on more than 143 PBS channels across the United States. It can be accessed on 100.1 FM in the Bristol area\, or online at ListenRadioBristol.org and on Radio Bristol’s free mobile app. Viewers may also tune in to watch through Radio Bristol’s Facebook page. \nSpecial thanks to Blue Ridge PBS\, and our underwriters including the City of Bristol\, Tennessee; The Bristol Hotel; Eastman Credit Union; Permatile Concrete Products Company; and News 5 WCYB. Closed captioning made possible by Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards. \nAbout Belle Frantz \n \nHailing from Greenwood Springs\, Mississippi\, Belle Frantz is an independent artist bringing the classic country charm to today’s music scene. Her music has been featured in the hit show Landman and her debut EP\, “Why I Sing This Way” was a collection of covers paying respect to some of her heroes including Reba McEntire\, Conway Twitty and George Jones. She was recently a writer on a Vince Gill song “Lonely’s What I Do” and released the first piece of a project called “Hymns From a Barstool”\, inspired by the gospel music that shaped her sound today. She’s toured with Willie Nelson\, Alabama\, The Castellows and Tracy Lawrence\, and is looking forward to headlining venues of her own soon. \nwww.bellefrantz.com \n \n\nAbout Andrew Sa\n\n \nAndrew Sa steps confidently into the spotlight with his debut album American Rough\, out on June 26 via Bloodshot Records. After growing up in the Bay learning to sing along to classic country hits\, Sa eventually moved to Chicago to further his songwriting education through a class at the Old Town School of Folk Music\, and went on to meet the collaborators that shaped his musical career in Chicago for the years to come: Liam Kazar and Sully Davis. It was Davis who first invited Sa to open for the legendary queer country band Lavender Country at The Hideout and also tapped him for the brilliantly campy music revue Cosmic Country Showcase\, started by Davis and Dorian Gehring in 2018. It was largely through Cosmic Country that Sa became a sought-after voice in Chicago’s independent music scene\, enveloping audiences with his signature\, siren-like croon and delectable charm. \nSa’s ever-evolving relationships with his collaborators\, the city of Chicago\, and his own songwritership paved the way for this impressive debut. Produced by North Carolina-based H.C. McEntire\, American Rough is an intimate\, aching\, sweet-toned showcase of country-colored indie-folk songs that serve as a cinematic portal into Sa’s relationships with men\, the city\, and his own pulsing heart. Across its 10 sparkling tracks\, we find Sa navigating the complicated dance of masculinity as it’s brought to its most tenuous limits. Sa’s evocative poetry and hypnotic\, sultry\, lilt captivate and charm\, held together throughout by McEntire’s pristine and resplendent musical production recalling Roy Orbison\, Randy Newman\, Waylon Jennings\, and the Everly Brothers. In the world of American Rough\, men hold each other close and sway along to the radio. Rugged voices coo\, sunlight filters through half-opened windows\, hard bodies find each other in the dark and soften\, dreams linger\, springs bloom taunts. By album closer “Fightin to be Fightin”\, we feel the complicated weight of masculinity’s sour burden\, but still trust in Sa’s vision of a gentler kind of manhood. \nwww.andrewsamusic.com \n \n\n\nKris Truelsen and Country Casserole \nKris Truelsen has spent the better part of the last two decades touring across the U.S.\, honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. With his latest project fronting Country Casserole\, he leans into the rock n’ roll side of country music. It’s rowdy\, loose and unmistakably Kris. The band features an all star lineup including JP Parsons (guitar)\, Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel)\, Sarah Griffin (bass)\, and Levi Trent (drums). \n\nSpecial thanks to Blue Ridge PBS and underwriters including the City of Bristol\, Tennessee\, The Bristol Hotel\, Eastman Credit Union\, Permatile Concrete  Products Company\, and News 5 WCYB. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time broadcasts at 100.1 FM in the Bristol area with streaming available on the station’s Facebook page\, at ListenRadioBristol.org\, and through the station’s free mobile app.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/farm-and-fun-time-11/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T162056Z
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SUMMARY:Farm and Fun Time
DESCRIPTION:BRISTOL\, TN-VA – The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will present Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time\, with musical guests Belle Frantz and Andrew Sa in the acoustically perfect intimate Performance Theater on Thursday\, July 16 at 7 p.m. \n  \nHosted by Kris Truelsen & Country Casserole\, Farm and Fun Time is a re-imagining of the classic WYCB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time broadcasts live before a studio audience and recorded for television syndication on more than 143 PBS channels across the United States. It can be accessed on 100.1 FM in the Bristol area\, or online at ListenRadioBristol.org and on Radio Bristol’s free mobile app. Viewers may also tune in to watch through Radio Bristol’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. \n  \nHailing from Greenwood Springs\, Mississippi\, Belle Frantz is an independent artist bringing the classic country charm to today’s music scene. Her music has been featured in the hit show Landman and her debut EP\, “Why I Sing This Way” was a collection of covers paying respect to some of her heroes including Reba McEntire\, Conway Twitty and George Jones. She was recently a writer on a Vince Gill song “Lonely’s What I Do” and released the first piece of a project called “Hymns From a Barstool”\, inspired by the gospel music that shaped her sound today. She’s toured with Willie Nelson\, Alabama\, The Castellows and Tracy Lawrence\, and is looking forward to headlining venues of her own soon. \n  \nAndrew Sa steps confidently into the spotlight with his debut album American Rough\, out on June 26 via Bloodshot Records. After growing up in the Bay learning to sing along to classic country hits\, Sa eventually moved to Chicago to further his songwriting education through a class at the Old Town School of Folk Music\, and went on to meet the collaborators that shaped his musical career in Chicago for the years to come: Liam Kazar and Sully Davis. It was Davis who first invited Sa to open for the legendary queer country band Lavender Country at The Hideout and also tapped him for the brilliantly campy music revue Cosmic Country Showcase\, started by Davis and Dorian Gehring in 2018. It was largely through Cosmic Country that Sa became a sought-after voice in Chicago’s independent music scene\, enveloping audiences with his signature\, siren-like croon and delectable charm. \n  \nHost Kris Truelsen has spent the better part of the last two decades touring across the U.S.\, honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. With his latest project fronting Country Casserole\, he leans into the rock n’ roll side of country music. It’s rowdy\, loose\, and unmistakably Kris. The band features an all star lineup including JP Parsons (guitar)\, Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel)\, Sarah Griffin (bass)\, and Levi Trent (drums). \n  \nTickets to the show are $48.69 (includes applicable taxes and fees) and may be purchased through the Events page at BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Blue Ridge PBS\, and our underwriters including the City of Bristol\, Tennessee\, The Bristol Hotel\, Eastman Credit Union\, Permatile Concrete Products Company\, and News 5 WCYB. Closed captioning made possible by Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/farm-and-fun-time-10/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T171110Z
CREATED:20260629T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T171110Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 Dates: Monthly\, every 2nd Saturday\n\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 14\nApril 11 (SHOWCASE)\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 12\nAugust 8\nSeptember 12 (TBD)\nOctober 11\nNovember 14 (SHOWCASE)\nDecember 12\n\nTime: 2-5 p.m. ET\nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged at quarterly showcases\nIn partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a monthly Songwriters Circle every 2nd Saturday\, 2-5 p.m. ET\, in the Learning Center.  Beginners\, experienced songwriters\, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.\nAt the end of each session\, the group will choose three prompts to inspire ideas for the following month. The prompts may be objects\, phrases\, feelings\, colors\, senses\, or any other topic. Writers may use those topics to help them write a song or two to share for the following session. Songwriters do not have to play an instrument in order to participate. \nSongwriters Circle is an opportunity to perform\, workshop\, and network with other artists\, with an emphasis on clarity and telling a story. The goals of the group are to encourage songwriting\, introduce songwriting shows to audiences in the region\, and enlighten the public about the craft of songwriting and its value as an art form. \nFans of music and songwriting are welcome to sit in for a listen at no cost. \n\nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \n\nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nAs an extension of this program\, each quarter we invite songwriters to attend “Writers-in-the-Round” or WITR concerts. WITR consists of three to five writers together in a circle or on stage. Each writer introduces themselves\, gives the title of their song\, and then sings it with or without accompaniment. Discussion will follow concerning the origins of the song\, how they wrote it\, and the song’s inspiration\, along with any questions from the audience. \n\nTo learn more about Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, visit the website at HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-4/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T170806Z
CREATED:20260629T170806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T170806Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, July 10\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. EST \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public \nTheme: One Big Country Song \nJoin us in the museum’s Learning Center for our monthly Museum Story Time program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups\, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybooks\, a tune or two by WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick\, and a related activity or coloring sheet. \nBooks that will be featured at Story Time include: \n\nThis Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie\nPassing the Music Down by Sarah Sullivan
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-3/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Storytelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202803Z
CREATED:20260528T202803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202803Z
UID:106220-1782572400-1782579600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Bluegrass Jam \nJune 27 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 3-5pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-3/2026-06-27/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-3/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202730Z
CREATED:20260528T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202730Z
UID:106219-1781982000-1781985600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Line Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Line Dancing with Bristol Ballet & the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nJune 20 – Bristol Ballet\, 330 Buford St\, Bristol VA – 7pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/line-dancing-with-bristol-ballet-the-birthplace-of-country-music-museum/  \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/line-dancing/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202646Z
CREATED:20260528T202646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202646Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle \nJune 13 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 2pm-5pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/songwriters-circle/2026-06-13/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-3/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
UID:106212-1781186400-1781620200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
UID:106211-1781100000-1781533800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202616Z
CREATED:20260528T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202616Z
UID:106217-1781031600-1781035200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Sessions: K.T. Vandyke on The Art of Lutherie
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeaker Sessions: K.T. Vandyke on The Art of Lutherie \nJune 9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 7pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/speaker-sessions-kt-vandyke-on-the-art-of-lutherie/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/speaker-sessions-k-t-vandyke-on-the-art-of-lutherie/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
UID:106210-1781013600-1781447400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
UID:106209-1780927200-1781361000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202526Z
CREATED:20260528T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202526Z
UID:106208-1780840800-1781274600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings - She The People: Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Channel Film Screenings – She The People: Votes for Women \nJune 7-12 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – Daily at 2pm \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/she-the-people-votes-for-women-smithsonian-channel-film-series-americas-250th/2026-06-12/ 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/smithsonian-channel-film-screenings-she-the-people-votes-for-women/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T202420Z
CREATED:20260528T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T202420Z
UID:106207-1780655400-1780659000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Museum Story Time \nJune 5 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 10:30-11:30am \nFree & open to the public \nhttps://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-storytime-start-your-story-engines/  \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time-2/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Storytelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192349Z
CREATED:20260429T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192349Z
UID:105882-1779548400-1779555600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Bluegrass Jam May 23 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 3-5pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-3/2026-05-23/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-bluegrass-jam-2/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192316Z
CREATED:20260429T192316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192316Z
UID:105881-1779390000-1779393600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Charles Vess: An Evening with the Artist
DESCRIPTION:Charles Vess: An Evening with the Artist May 21 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 7pm Free & open to the public RSVP Requested – RSVP HERE https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/charles-vess-an-evening-with-the-artist/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/charles-vess-an-evening-with-the-artist/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192244Z
CREATED:20260429T192244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192244Z
UID:105880-1778785200-1778788800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Farm and Fun Time feat. Joshua Ray Walker & Chancellor Lawson
DESCRIPTION:Farm and Fun Time feat. Joshua Ray Walker & Chancellor Lawson May 14 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 7pm $48.69 TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/farm-and-fun-time-feat-joshua-ray-walker-and-chan cellor-lawson/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/farm-and-fun-time-feat-joshua-ray-walker-chancellor-lawson/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192115Z
CREATED:20260429T192115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192115Z
UID:105878-1778335200-1778346000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle May 9 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 2pm-5pm Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/songwriters-circle/2026-05-09/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-2/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191932Z
CREATED:20260429T191932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191932Z
UID:105877-1777631400-1777635000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Museum Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Museum Story Time May 1 – Birthplace of Country Music Museum – 10:30-11:30am Free & open to the public https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-storytime-moss-and-moonlight/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-story-time/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260326T201741Z
CREATED:20260326T201741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201741Z
UID:105372-1777111200-1777125600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Day\n\nApril 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nNew date\, same family-fun event! \nJoin us as the Birthplace of Country Music presents Children’s Day on Saturday\, April 25th\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.! \nPreviously held during Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion\, Children’s Day has moved to April! Children’s Day is free and open to the community\, featuring fun crafts\, games\, and activities provided by local nonprofits\, organizations\, and businesses. Additional activities include free admission to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, plogging with the Green Team\, a variety of food trucks\, and local youth performances on the Cumberland Park stage. \nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\nLocation: Cumberland Square Park\nHours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nChildren’s Day will not occur during Bristol Rhythm & Roots this year. Be sure to visit the Kid’s Zone during the festival weekend\, September 11-13\, 2026. Kids aged 12 and under receive free festival admission with a ticketed parent or guardian. \n  \nNon-Profit Organization Registration \nIf you are a non-profit organization that would like to register for Children’s Day\, please fill out the form below. Each non-profit/agency can register up to four volunteers and all participating organizations must have a game\, activity\, or craft for children to actively participate in.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/childrens-day/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Concerts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260326T201632Z
CREATED:20260326T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201632Z
UID:105371-1777107600-1777120200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Plogging Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother Earth with the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s Green Team plogging event!\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \nTime: 9 a.m. EST \nLocation: Axe and Ale House\, 155 Moore Street\, Bristol\, VA 24201  \nCost: Free to participate (beverages and food not included) \nREGISTER HERE \nPlogging is a community and environmentally focused way to exercise where you pick up trash as you walk/run. This event gives us the opportunity to call attention to the importance of recycling\, disposing of trash responsibly\, and keeping our Historic Downtown clean. \nPlogging volunteers pose with the trash pick-up results from a past event (left); winners of the BRRR wristband grand prize for the most trash gathered (right). Our first event in 2022 resulted in almost 150 pounds of trash picked up over one hour; our second event 2024 brought in 283 pounds!\nWhat to expect:\nMeet us at Axe and Ale House at 9 a.m. on Saturday\, April 25. Participants will have two walk/run routes to choose from\, each starting in Historic Downtown Bristol\, and then branching out to nearby neighborhoods in Tennessee and Virginia. \nThe Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team will be there to talk about volunteer opportunities at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival coming up September 11-13 in Historic Downtown Bristol. \nAxe and Ale House will have food and drinks to purchase so you can hang out while enjoying some time with old and new friends after helping make Bristol a greener place to live! \nAfter the plogging session\, we will hold a raffle with several cool prizes to be won\, and the person who brings back the most trash (by weight) will win a trophy and a 3-Day GA pass to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion! \nItinerary: \n9-9:30 a.m.\nArrive at Axe and Ale House to get your route maps for plogging\, pick up trash bags\, and get a trash picker (first-come\, first-served). \n9:30-10:30 a.m.\n5K plog\, walk or run. Pick up trash along your route. \n10:30-11 a.m.\nRaffle and prizes awarded. \n11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nFood and drinks available for purchase. \nOther Events to Enjoy! \nThere are two other BCM events to enjoy on the 25th: Children’s Day will be in Cumberland Square Park from 10:00am to 1:00pm\, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a Community Day\, including free admission to the museum! In the past\, Children’s Day has been held on Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion weekend\, but it has now been moved to April 25.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/plogging-downtown/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T201534Z
CREATED:20260326T201534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201534Z
UID:105370-1776193200-1776198600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeaker Sessions: Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording\n\nApril 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nHybrid Event\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 14\, for a unique experience! It’s always fun to experience something new and different…or old and archaic…depending on your bent. This program delivers both. We’re gonna do something old and archaic\, which will probably be something new and different. We’re gonna record our very own Kris Truelsen from Radio Bristol onto a “wax” cylinder with 100+ year old equipment\, and we’re gonna do it WITHOUT electricity and wires! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how early recordings were made and see the work in action. \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON HERE \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 7 p.m. ET \n\n\nLocation: In-person at the Birthplace of Country Music\, Performance Theater and streamed on Radio Bristol’s YouTube Channel \n\n\nCost: Free and open to the public \n  \n\n\nMartin Fisher joined the Center for Popular Music staff at MTSU in September of 2005 having accumulated and maintained a private collection of sound recordings for over 30 years and having 18 years experience in the field of television production with NewsChannel 5\, WTVF in Nashville\, Tennessee. Fisher also plays the trombone and is a self-taught fiddler who performs regularly with the Nashville Old Time String Band Association. His responsibilities include preserving\, maintaining and augmenting the Center’s sound recordings collection\, assisting researchers in locating and obtaining copies of recordings\, and conducting acoustical “wax” cylinder recording demonstrations as part of the Center’s outreach program. Martin is also a member of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections and Tennessee Folklore Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/martin-fisher-and-the-art-of-archaic-recording/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music,Storytelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260326T201418Z
CREATED:20260326T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201418Z
UID:105369-1775916000-1775921400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle SHOWCASE\n\nApril 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nFree\n\n\n\n2026 Songwriters Circle Showcases\n\nApril 11\, 2026\nNovember 14\, 2026\n\nLocation: Performance Theatre\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged to benefit the artists and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nThe Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia are proud to continue these events designed to highlight the talents of songwriters in our region. The Songwriters Circle Showcase will be held twice a year in 2026 at 2 p.m. ET\, April 11 and November 14\, in the performance theater at the museum. These two Showcases accompany the monthly Songwriters Circle events on second Saturdays. The event is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated. \n\nThe quarterly Songwriters Circle Showcase is an extension of the monthly Songwriters Circle program\, organized by Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, and will consist of artists who participate in the monthly Circle. The Showcase event is structured similarly to “in the round” events\, with each songwriter introducing themselves and their song\, which will be performed with or without accompaniment. The songwriter will then hold a discussion about the piece–the origins of the song\, its structure\, and inspiration–and take questions. \nAbout the featured Songwriters on April 11\nJulia Maggard is an Appalachian songwriter from the mountains of southwest Virginia.  Her story started in a Pentecostal mountaintop church when she was only three years old and improvised “Away in a Manger” after a Christmas service.  She has been singing ever since.  When she was only twenty\, she signed with an independent record label that produced her debut album “Hard to Believe.”  One of its songs\, “Ain’t Made Weak” made to number 77 on the Music Row Breakout charts.  Today\, she’s fully independent and has a 2026 single called “Forever Won’t Be Long Enough”.   Her love of language\, storytelling\, and people has curated a catalogue of music that truly connects. \n  \nJonathan Short has called the APP-UH-LATCH-UN Mountains home his whole life\, and like most mountain folk\, he has been deeply impacted by mountain music culture. His parents were his first musical influence as part of a southern gospel trio when he was a little boy. Because of the strong religious influence\, Jonathan cut his musical teeth by singing in churches in different bands. While still a worship leader in his church\, his musical tree sprouted a new branch as his songwriting began taking him on a whole new musical journey. \nIn 2015\, Jonathan began gigging around with his rock and roll band\, Hello October\, playing lots of local music festivals and venues. Now Jonathan is standing out on his own with a new batch of songs and a new emphasis on his songwriting\, hoping to pave a new way for himself as a singer/songwriter. He is a member of SOHA (Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia) and the 2025 winner of the Gathering in the Gap Songwriting Contest with his original song\, “Hometown.” \n  \nHannah Rae Adams is an independent singer-songwriter whose music blends elements of funk\, folk\, rock and baroque pop. Originally from Michigan\, she has called Bristol\, Tennessee\, home since 2017\, immersing herself in the region’s rich musical heritage while staying true to her diverse influences. With a background in mental health counseling\, Hannah Rae brings a deep sense of introspection and emotional authenticity to her songwriting\, crafting lyrics that resonate with themes of love\, self-discovery\, and transformation. \nHer sound is shaped by the timeless grooves of Motown\, the raw storytelling of folk and country\, and the energy of classic rock\, resulting in a style that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique. She is often compared to artists such as Carley Simon\, Stevie Nicks\, Alanis Morrisette and Joni Mitchell. Whether performing solo with an acoustic guitar or layering harmonies and intricate arrangements in the studio\, she delivers music that is as heartfelt as it is compelling. \nHannah’s journey as an artist has led her to stages across the Southeast\, where her rich\, dynamic vocals and magnetic presence have captivated audiences through her original music as well as a range of crowd-pleasing covers. She has performed live on platforms like Radio Bristol and Appalachian Artists Live\, gaining recognition for her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level. With an EP released last spring and a new\, full album coming next fall\, she is an artist to watch! \nWith a growing catalog of original music and a passion for storytelling\, Hannah Rae Adams continues to carve out her space in the independent music scene\, proving that honesty and artistry go hand in hand. \n\nLed by Mary Munsey\, a local musician\, educator and founder of Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the weekly Songwriters Circle is open to songwriters of all ages and skill levels. The Circle encourages participants to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and support one another in their creative endeavors. Songwriter Circles are held the second Saturday of each month at the museum\, 2-5 p.m. There is no cost to participate. \n“The Songwriters Circle aims to foster a collaborative environment for songwriting\,” said Munsey. “Importantly\, aspiring songwriters do not need to play an instrument to join in the fun.” \nThe Songwriters Circle not only provides an opportunity for performance and networking\, but also emphasizes the importance of clarity and storytelling in songwriting. The group’s mission is to encourage creativity\, introduce songwriting shows to regional audiences\, and elevate the appreciation of songwriting as a valuable art form. \nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nFor more information about the Songwriters Showcase and Songwriters Circle programs\, visit the Events page at BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org. For more information on Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260311T195620Z
CREATED:20260311T195554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195620Z
UID:105311-1775901600-1775923200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Radio Bristol Record Expo
DESCRIPTION:Radio Bristol is excited to present the Radio Bristol Record Expo on April 11\, 2026\, hosted at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in downtown Bristol\, Va. This event is a celebration of radio culture\, community broadcasting\, music discovery\, and independent voices — and it is a benefit for Radio Bristol. \n  \nShop local for your favorite music with thousands of records\, live music performances\, a panel discussion\, and more! The Radio Bristol Record Expo features vendors from across the region including Chattanooga\, Knoxville\, and Greenville\, S.C. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome our community of DJs\, artists\, record collectors\, scholars and radio‐adjacent organizations for a full day of connection\, discovery\, and conversation. We invite you to be part of this special event and for supporting Radio Bristol! The Radio Bristol Radio Expo is a fundraising benefit that directly supports our programming\, educational outreach\, and community initiatives. Join us to support community radio and be part of the Radio Bristol family. \n\n10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Radio Bristol Record Expo Hours \n12-1 p.m. — Appalachia on Record –\nThe Rich R Tone / Folk Star Story\, featuring producers\nLonnie Salyer\, Matteo Ringressi\, and Ted Olson\n\n2 p.m. — Songwriter’s Circle Showcase\nfeaturing local and regional songwriters
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/radio-bristol-record-expo/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music,Shopping
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T201237Z
CREATED:20260326T201237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201237Z
UID:105368-1775847600-1775854800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Community Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2026 \nTime: 7-9 p.m. EST \nLocation: Special Exhibits Gallery\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations appreciated \nREGISTER TO ATTEND HERE \nCome do-si-do and promenade with us! \nJoin the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for a community square dance on Friday\, April 10. Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps\, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band led by John Bills. \nThis event is open to all ages and no experience or partner is required. To protect the Special Exhibits Gallery floor\, no heels please; we recommend sturdy shoes so you can dance all night! \nSpace is limited so sign up to participate soon!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/community-square-dance-4/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General
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