For fans of blues music, the over 200 blue signs of the Mississippi Blues Trail set up around the state (and even the world!) are the best way to learn about the artists that made the genre what it is. Most are clustered around the Mississippi Delta, but can also be found in Tupelo and beyond. While we've included some of the most notable, don't miss ones like Memphis … [Read more...] about 7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
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Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Dolly Parton was born in 1946 as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs, including her stint on The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets after being … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Where to See Live Music in the Triangle, North Carolina
The cities of The Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro, are known for their live music scenes, especially when it comes to alternative rock. Countless bands and musicians have risen through the ranks at these intimate venues starting in the 1950s, thanks in part to the high student population. Annual festivals like Hopscotch, Dreamville, and The … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in the Triangle, North Carolina
Loretta Lynn Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Loretta Lynn is a country music icon, born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932, in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Named for actress Loretta Young, she had seven brothers and sisters. Her father was a coal miner and farmer. At the age of 15, she married Oliver Vanetta "Doolittle" Lynn, an Army veteran and moonshiner. A year later, the pair moved to the logging community of Custer, … [Read more...] about Loretta Lynn Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana, has a rich history of music, especially when it comes to jazz. On any given street, visitors can hear the familiar notes of trumpets and trombones. Countless artists are associated with the city, including Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, and Trombone Shorty. But the buskers are just the beginning of the city's music scene. Dozens of bars and venues span … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Louisiana
