Record #:

10561

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

In the last decade Tiff Merritt, who grew up in Raleigh, has gone from a regional sweetheart to a national up-and-comer. She has done a number of things including doing the late-night television circuit and releasing two records on a major label; however, the recordings sold less than 120,000 copies and the company dropped her, despite critical acclaim for her work. Merritt and companion, musician Zeke Hutchins, have moved to New York, seeking a restart to their careers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 12, Mar 2008, p15-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-; Songwriters; Singers

Record #:

14453

Author(s):

Griffin, Frances

Abstract:

Josephine Fisher and William E. Kirkpatrick, two outstanding North Carolinian vocalists, will appear in a national competition at Carnegie Hall.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 15 Issue 34, Jan 1948, p7, f

Subject(s):

Singers; Carnegie Hall (New York City)

Record #:

16143

Author(s):

Smith, Betty

Abstract:

Jane Hicks Gentry was born in Watauga County in the middle of the Civil War, December 18, 1863. She sang in the Keenersville Christian Church where she earned a reputation as keeper of traditional folk ballads, songs, and stories.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 1986, p11-13, il

Subject(s):

Singers

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 #:

27482

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

Tift Merritt, a country soul singer and songwriter, recently moved back to Raleigh following a break-up and a period of intense transition. Reflecting on her life, Merritt reissued Bramble Rose, the debut LP she released on Lost Highway fourteen years ago.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 8, Feb 2016, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Singers; Songwriters

Record #:

29629

Author(s):

West, Holly

Abstract:

Caroline Dare is a sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter from Greenville, North Carolina. Dare released her first record, “Me,” in April. She wrote or co-wrote all six songs with her guitar teacher, Eric Halbig.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Fall 2017, p42-44, por

Subject(s):

Singers; Songwriters; Musicians--North Carolina

Record #:

36442

Author(s):

Waide, Blaine

Abstract:

“Drink houses” were parties that were hosted by individuals who offered a place to buy beer and get together with people and listen to music. Luther Mayer, known as Captain Luke, spent a large portion of his life performing in these drink houses in the Winston-Salem area as an entertainer, musician, and artist.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 53 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2006, p42-66 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blues musicians; Artists; Singers; Winston-Salem; Music venues