Kelly Sheets Snider Kelly Snider was still in her mother's womb when her father, Randy Sheets, first played... Learn More
Jerry Smith "I've always like old-time music," Jerry says. He grew up in Ashe County in a... Learn More
Emily and Thornton Spencer As members of the popular family-based Whitetop Mountain Band, and as long-time teachers and ambassadors... Learn More
Kilby Spencer Kilby Spencer's oldtime music experience dates back further than he can remember. His parents, Thornton... Learn More
Jamey Spratt Multi-instrumentalist Jamey Spratt plays bluegrass banjo with bands from Rutherford County where he grew up,... Learn More
Cecil Palmer Cecil Palmer grew up in Caldwell County, and learned to play Merle Travis-style guitar in... Learn More
Jimmy Paschal Jimmy Paschal grew up listening to bluegrass records and eight-track recordings and watching Hee-Haw. "I... Learn More
Randy Pasley Born and raised in Grassy Creek, North Carolina, Randy Pasley immersed himself in traditional music... Learn More
Devin and Brendan McEnnerney Devin and Brendan McEnnerney carry on a family tradition performing, recording, and promoting their music.... Learn More
David and Mack McEntire Since 2003, David McEntire and his father Mack have been making guitars, mandolins, and banjos... Learn More
Kenneth McGinnis Kenneth McGinnis has been making music since the 1940s. He describes his playing as "Appalachian... Learn More
Nick McMillian Nick McMillian carries on a long-standing family tradition, playing the old-time music of his home... Learn More