The Birth of Country Music

Tennessee Music Pathways

“Country music is three chords and the truth.”

In the first episode of this limited series, join award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar as he embarks on a music-themed road trip in pursuit of that truth. Along the way, you'll hear traditional Appalachian Music as it would have been performed more than a century ago; learn about the little-known Bristol Sessions, a 1929 recording that changed the music industry; explore Dolly Parton’s hometown with one of her childhood friends and visit the theme park which holds her name. Opening and closing the show is acclaimed songwriter Ed Snodderly with a live performance you won’t forget.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Produced in a documentary style, the Tennessee Music Pathways series takes listeners on a more than 1,000-mile road trip, from Bristol and the birth of country music to Memphis and the start of rock n’ roll. Along the way, listeners will hear bluegrass played fast as lightning and traditional Appalachian music performed live in the Great Smoky Mountains. Follow along as host Aaron Millar shops in Elvis’ favorite clothing store, bangs drums in the studio that made Uptown Funk, learns to play the spoons and drinks whiskey in a distillery housed in a more than 100-year-old former prison.

WANT MORE TENNESSEE MUSIC?

Tennessee Music Pathways is a guide that connects visitors to the rich musical heritage of our state. Visitors can curate their own path based on interests using an interactive guide at TNmusicpathways.com. Follow the conversation on social using or searching hashtag #tnmusicpathways.

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Thank you to our guests and musicians:

• Ed Snodderly edsnodderlymusic.com
• Amber Rose dollywood.com
• Boogertown Gap boogertowngap.com
• Ruth Miller visitsevierville.com
• Rene Rogers birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
• Explore Bristol explorebristol.com

This series was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.