Record #:

23799

Author(s):

Miles, Suzannah Smith

Abstract:

Lesley Riddle, an African American musician from Burnsville, was an early influence in country music in Western North Carolina in the 1930s and 1940s.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 4 Issue 1, January/February 2010, p24, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians; Yancey County--History; Festivals--Burnsville

Record #:

25419

Author(s):

Tuttle, Steve

Abstract:

Hugh Johnson, an ECU alum, brought the big names to Minges for concerts in the 1970’s and 80’s. Now, he has been working for Vince Gill since 1989. He is on the road a lot, but enjoys the family feeling from the group he works with.

Source:

East: the Magazine of East Carolina University (NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 7 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p40-41, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

East Carolina University--Alumni and alumnae; Country musicians

Record #:

5360

Author(s):

Comer, Susan L.

Abstract:

Winston-Salem native George Hamilton IV has performed around the world for nearly fifty years. He was on his way to becoming a pop star but gave it up for his real love, country music. He is a member of the Grand Old Opry in Nashville and has received many music awards.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 70 Issue 2, July 2002, p78-82, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians; Hamilton, George, IV 1937-

Record #:

3027

Author(s):

Myers, Edward J.

Abstract:

The Piedmont area of the 1920s produced a group of musicians, including Charlie Poole and Walter \"Kid\" Smith, who took country music to national prominence with their ballads and playing style.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 64 Issue 4, Sept 1996, p32-33, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country music; Country musicians; Poole, Charlie, 1892-1931

Record #:

24388

Author(s):

Perkins, David

Abstract:

Lib Hatcher discovered Randy Travis at her Charlotte nightclub. The stunning success that he has enjoyed as a breakout musician over the past two years owes much to Lib managing his career for over a decade.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p24-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians; Country musicians--Charlotte; Singers

Record #:

29227

Author(s):

Morrow, Harry

Abstract:

Country singer George Hamilton IV, a Winston-Salem native, is regarded as the international ambassador of country music. In this article, Hamilton discusses how his career evolved while traveling and performing outside the United States.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 8 Issue 8, Oct 1980, p26-28, por

Subject(s):

Country musicians