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Mountain View Night / Pam Setser (with Pat Wiley)

Pam Setser (with Pat Wiley)

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1) Red bud trees blooming on the mountainside April Ozark moon shining bright Fiddles and banjos ringing ‘neath a front porch light On a Mountain View night 2) They’re pickin’ and singin’ in circles on the courthouse Read more

1) Red bud trees blooming on the mountainside April Ozark moon shining bright Fiddles and banjos ringing ‘neath a front porch light On a Mountain View night 2) They’re pickin’ and singin’ in circles on the courthouse square Young and old alike are gathered there The joyous noise they make just fills the air On a Mountain View night Chorus) As I open up my window, go to bed put out the light I drift away with those old songs, dancin’ in the wind on a Mountain View night 3) A little slice of American pie in the Arkansas hills This tiny town where it seems time stands still Where Jimmy Driftwood wrote his songs like “Ozark Bill” On a Mountain View night 4) Music binds the old days with tomorrow With songs of love and joy, loss and sorrow It’s a twisty mystic path some dare to follow On a Mountain View Night

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A historical musical about Maggie Brooks.

Maggie's Journal - 2 CD Set, 36 Page Booklet

Valerie Smith

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Maggie's Journal Historical Musical Valerie Smith Label: Bell Buckle Records Valerie Stevens 2023, All songs are Copyright 2023 Buckle Down Music Publishing (BMI) Produced by Donna Ulisse Genre: Roots, bluegrass, Read more

Maggie's Journal Historical Musical Valerie Smith Label: Bell Buckle Records ℗ ©Valerie Stevens 2023, All songs are Copyright 2023 © Buckle Down Music Publishing (BMI) Produced by Donna Ulisse Genre: Roots, bluegrass, Grassicana, Americana, blues, musical,folk, historical content Journal: Written by Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis Script: Developed & written by Valerie Smith & Donna Ulisse Instrumental background tracks for speaking parts recorded & engineered by Tim Carter, Tree House Studio, Ridgetop, TN Vocals and instruments for song tracks recorded & engineered by Scott Vestal / Digital Underground / Greenbrier, TN Mixed and mastered by Chris Latham at The Gorilla’s Nest, Ashland City, TN Album artwork and design by David Lynch | Photos of Maggie - credit unknown, used with permission | Photo of Valerie Smith by Joe Zauner | Portrait of Valerie Smith by John Murray Catalog # BR20250 UPC: 085218111151 “If I could dream up a project to set my imagination aflame, let it dance about in the most colorful, heart-wrenching compositions with a voice I admire beyond words, it would be this very collection of songs!" Donna Ulisse - Producer

"Each note feels like a collaboration with Maggie, a woman I never met but whose spirit guided me through this 12-year journey. I hope this album speaks to you, inviting reflection on our shared history and the enduring power of courage and compassion. With gratitude, Valerie Smith"

Maggie’s Journal (Bell Buckle Records) is a profound and heartfelt musical narrative that brings to life the raw, emotional story of Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis, the great-grandmother of bluegrass luminary Valerie Smith. The result of a 12-year labor of love, this ambitious 30-track album blends roots, bluegrass, and Americana music to create a sonic tapestry that pairs original songs with spoken-word excerpts from Maggie's journal, a handwritten "Car Load Tablet," which Smith's cousins Fonda Wells and Kathy Eaton found hidden in an attic trunk. Unveiling a life untold, the journal reveals Maggie’s early years in post-Civil War rural Missouri—married young to a violent man, her hardened exterior masking a kind, gentle soul. Her story, personal and unflinching, is a masterpiece of resilience, offering timeless insights into American history, women’s and children’s rights, education, and the enduring human spirit. Crafted with deep reverence, Maggie’s Journal is in many ways a collaboration between Smith and her great-grandmother, whom she never met. From the haunting “That Was A Long Time Ago” to the tender “Alva’s Lullaby” and the stark “Jim O’Dell, Straight From Hell,” the album's tracks weave a narrative of struggle and grace, rooted in the storytelling traditions of folk and bluegrass. Smith’s evocative lead vocals, embodying Maggie’s voice, are complemented by rich harmonies from Donna Ulisse, Josie Smith, Mike Rogers, Rosa Vestal, and Aaron Vestal. The instrumentation—featuring Cody Kilby (acoustic guitar, mandolin), Stephen Burwell (violin), Evan Winsor (upright bass), and Scott Vestal (banjo)—pulses with life, capturing the raw emotion of Maggie’s world. Produced by Donna Ulisse, whose songwriting partnership with Smith (along with writers Daniel Crabtree and Ann Miller) shaped the album’s lyrical depth, Maggie’s Journal was masterfully recorded and engineered at Tim Carter’s Tree House Studio in Ridgetop, TN, and Scott Vestal’s Digital Underground in Greenbrier, TN. Smith’s artistry shines through, building on her legacy of Grammy, IBMA, and Dove Award nominations.

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Louisa Branscomb / Walking Each Other Home

Louisa Branscomb

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Walking Each Other Home Words and Music by Louisa Branscomb Published by Millwheel Music, Inc. BMI Lead Singing: Louisa Branscomb Harmony: Jeanette Williams, Johnny Williams

Instrumentation: Jody King - Guitars, dobro, Read more

Walking Each Other Home Words and Music by Louisa Branscomb Published by Millwheel Music, Inc. BMI Lead Singing: Louisa Branscomb Harmony: Jeanette Williams, Johnny Williams

Instrumentation: Jody King - Guitars, dobro, mandolin, bass Artistic Producer: Louisa Branscomb Studio Producer: Jody King Engineering: Jody King Master Mix: Clark Conner, clark-audio.com ISRC CODE: TCAJZ2566637

About the Song Louisa Branscomb strikes a chord in the heart of humanity with her new release, "Walking Each Other Home." Branscomb, iconic songmaker with two Song of the Year Awards, Grammies by Alison Krauss and John Denver, and countless hits in bluegrass, folk, roots, and Americana, is known for her ability to cut through the layers to evocative, elegant truths that leave us breathless, and changed. "Walking" leaves us staring at the reflection of elements that separate us, and those that transcend to bring us together. "Walking" is a powerful, Branscomb-esque song of hope and redemption. It is a song of songs, beautiful to the ear and hopeful to the heart.

"I was at a profoundly low point in the moment right before this song sprang into being,' Louisa says. "I was looking out over my stripped-naked, battered farm still torn up by the Cat 5 tornado -- even after 8 years grueling work to rebuild. I had lost a decade of years of human connection, time with friends, recording and my music career performing - the disaster took all of me. I was alone, as we all were, trying to save our homes. I looked up on the mountain and I saw this thin bent pine tree I'd tried to save and I thought, what can redeem all of this loss, destruction, and pain? At that moment, my heart broke for that tree, and tears poured out for the first time in 10 years. The tree was me. And as my heart broke, the words and melody came flooding through like water behind a dam. There's a bigger circle of truth: we are all walking each other home," we are all on this journey together. The love and compassion toward our fellow humankind, across what sets us apart, the that we are capable of in our best moments, and that is the most powerful thing there is. It can redeem this and more. From my perch on the hill I saw a vision, captured in Ram Dass saying,"We are all walking each other home." The song took about 25 minutes. Then I walked back down the mountain. I was able to go on." During Covid, and when Helene hit our town, this song became my sherpa, helping me carry the grief I felt for so many. It offered peace and solace in the midst of tragedy. Then, after a brush with death during surgery this year, I woke up thinking, it's time to release this song.

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RALPH STANLEY II SPECIAL ADDITION TO THE BELL BUCKLE STORE! BUY IT HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

Polly's Revenge / Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys

Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys

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Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys Unleash "Polly's Revenge" – A Bold Reimagining of the "Pretty Polly" Legend Available In Store: March 22, 2024

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Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys Unleash "Polly's Revenge" – A Bold Reimagining of the "Pretty Polly" Legend Available In Store: March 22, 2024

Artist: Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys Song: Polly’s Revenge Upcoming Album: To be announced
Songwriter- David Carroll
Publisher- Madkal Music, BMI
Stanley Family Records
ISRC#: TCAJP2585282

Musicians/instruments:
Ralph Stanley II- Lead guitar, Lead vocals
Stanley Efaw- Fiddle, mandolin, baritone vocals
Curtis Coleman- Banjo
Alex Leach- Guitar, tenor vocals
Randall Hibbitts- Upright Bass
Special guest on (Where the Dim Lights are The Dimmest)- Wyatt Ellis- Mandolin
Producers- Ralph Stanley II, Kristi Stanley, Bobby Starnes
Engineer- Jim Price
Studio- Hat Creek Recording Company
Mixing Engineer- Jim Price Album Artwork: Teresa Ellis and Kristi Stanley

Song Bio In the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where bluegrass echoes through the hollers, Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys are set to release their electrifying new single, "Polly's Revenge," on May 22, 2024. Premiering at the Ralph Stanley Hills of Home Festival, this powerful track breathes new life into the chilling traditional ballad "Pretty Polly," a cornerstone of Appalachian storytelling. With haunting melodies and razor-sharp harmonies, the band transforms a tale of betrayal into a saga of retribution, honoring the legacy of bluegrass icon Dr. Ralph Stanley while forging a path forward. The original "Pretty Polly" tells a grim story: a young woman lured to her death by a deceitful lover, her fate sealed in the dark woods. In "Polly's Revenge," written by David Carroll, the narrative shifts. Polly rises from her tragic end, a spectral force seeking justice. This bold reimagining pulses with themes of empowerment and redemption, giving voice to a character silenced for centuries. Ralph Stanley II’s soulful delivery, paired with The Clinch Mountain Boys’ masterful instrumentation, creates a sound that’s both timeless and urgently modern.

“Dad always told stories through song, and Polly’s Revenge carries that torch,” says Ralph Stanley II. “This is Polly’s story reclaimed—her strength, her fire. It’s what bluegrass does best: keeping the past alive while speaking to today.” As the son of Dr. Ralph Stanley, whose lonesome voice defined bluegrass for generations, Ralph II weaves tradition with innovation. The Clinch Mountain Boys—featuring Stanley Efaw (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Randall Hibbitts (upright bass, vocals), and Curtis Coleman (banjo, vocals)—deliver a performance that honors the band’s 79-year legacy while pushing the genre’s boundaries. From the mournful cry of the fiddle to the driving pulse of the banjo, Polly’s Revenge is a testament to bluegrass music’s enduring power to tell stories that haunt and heal.

The single’s release coincides with the 2025 Ralph Stanley Hills of Home Festival (May 22–26) in McClure, Virginia, a celebration of music, heritage, and community. Fans can experience the live debut of Polly’s Revenge amidst the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge, where the Stanley family’s music was born. The track will be available on all streaming platforms, with exclusive early access at https://ralph2.com. Radio stations can request Polly’s Revenge via Stanley Records and Bell Buckle Media by contacting Valerie Smith at bellbucklerecords.com. For interviews or promotional materials, reach out to Kristi Stanley at krististanley391@yahoo.com.

About Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
Ralph Stanley II carries the torch of his father, Dr. Ralph Stanley, with a career marked by #1 hits, Grammy nominations, and global acclaim. Leading The Clinch Mountain Boys, he blends authentic bluegrass with contemporary fire, captivating audiences from Virginia to Europe. Join them at the Hills of Home Festival (131 Hills of Home Park, McClure, VA 24269) for a weekend of music and memory. Learn more at https://drralphstanleyfestival.com.

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Crabbuckit

Echo Valey

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Crabbuckit QZ-RFW-24-00003 Written by Kevin Deron Brereton Universal Music Publishing Group Elizabeth Anderson - Lead Vocal & Acoustic Guitar Olivia Anderson - Harmony Vocal Emily Anderson - Harmony Vocal & Fiddle Read more

Crabbuckit QZ-RFW-24-00003 Written by Kevin Deron Brereton Universal Music Publishing Group Elizabeth Anderson - Lead Vocal & Acoustic Guitar Olivia Anderson - Harmony Vocal Emily Anderson - Harmony Vocal & Fiddle Dave Anderson - Dobro Emmaline Anderson - Upright Bass Dolly Anderson - Mandolin Echo Valley's latest single, "Crabbuckit," is a captivating blend of Bluegrass, Rock Americana, Folk, and Grassicana. The song, written by Kevin Deron Brereton, showcases the band's signature style and high-energy performances. With Elizabeth Anderson on lead vocal and acoustic guitar, Olivia Anderson and Emily Anderson on harmony vocals, and a talented lineup featuring Dave Anderson on dobro, Emmaline Anderson on upright bass, and Dolly Anderson on mandolin, "Crabuckit" is a true musical gem. The track's unique retro vibe and the band's exceptional musicianship make it a must-listen for diverse and dynamic music fans. Echo Valley's "Crabbuckit" is a testament to the band's continued evolution and ability to captivate audiences with their unmistakable sound. Echo Valley's latest single, "Crabbuckit," is a captivating blend of Bluegrass, Rock Americana, Folk, and Grassicana. The song, written by Kevin Deron Brereton, showcases the band's signature style and high-energy performances. With Elizabeth Anderson on lead vocal and acoustic guitar, Olivia Anderson and Emily Anderson on harmony vocals, and a talented lineup featuring Dave Anderson on dobro, Emmaline Anderson on upright bass, and Dolly Anderson on mandolin, "Crabuckit" is a true musical gem. The track's unique retro vibe and the band's exceptional musicianship make it a must-listen for diverse and dynamic music fans. Echo Valley's "Crabbuckit" is a testament to the band's continued evolution and ability to captivate audiences with its unmistakable sound. It is spectacular. The accolades keep pouring in for Echo Valley. Emily, their exceptional fiddle player, clinched the 2021 Pennsylvania State Fiddle champ and the 2018 Maryland State Fiddle title, showcasing her unparalleled talent and dedication. Adding to their accolades, Echo Valley recently released a rockin' acoustic rendition of the classic "Sweet Child of Mine," produced by Valerie Smith and released by Bell Buckle Records in March 2024. Their style and sound continue to evolve, as evidenced by their latest album 'Wildest Dreams' (2022), recorded in Nashville, produced by Donna Ulisse, and released on Bell Buckle Records. Let's not forget their earlier releases – 'Echo Valley' (2016), 'Rise and Shine' (2018), and 'Christmas With Echo Valley' (2018). Don't miss out on the Echo Valley experience – it's a musical journey you'll want to be part of. ABOUT ECHO VALLEY BLUEGRASS Since 2009, Echo Valley has been rocking stages with its unique blend of Bluegrass, Rock Americana, Folk, and Grassicana. With cool retro vibes and a high-energy show, Echo Valley hits over 60 gigs each year and tours across the US, from Nashville to Pigeon Forge, Raleigh, and beyond. More than just a road show, Echo Valley has made a mark in the music industry. They earned the prestigious title of an Official Showcase Band at IBMA 2022 and left audiences in awe at the Pennsylvania Fairs and Showmen Convention in 2022. Their performances at renowned venues like The Station Inn, Dollywood, and the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival have been spectacular! And the accolades keep pouring in – Emily, their exceptional fiddle player, clinched the 2021 Pennsylvania State Fiddle champ and the 2018 Maryland State Fiddle title, a testament to her unparalleled talent and dedication. They recently released a rockin' acoustic rendition of the rock classic "Sweet Child of Mine," produced by Valerie Smith and released by Bell Buckle Records in March 2024. Their style and sound continue to develop into their unique presentation as they grow into their careers and age. The album,' Wildest Dreams' (2022), was recorded in Nashville, produced by Donna Ulisse, and released on Bell Buckle Records, is turning heads. Don't forget their earlier releases – 'Echo Valley' (2016), 'Rise and Shine' (2018), and 'Christmas With Echo Valley' (2018). Don't miss out on the Echo Valley experience – it's a musical journey you'll want to be part of.

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Coming Soon! Valerie Smith "What I've Got Right Here"

What I've got Right Here

Valerie Smith

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What I’ve Got Right Here Bell Buckle Records ISRC#: TCAIN2439295 UPC: 859791621648 Primary Genre: Bluegrass Secondary Genre: Country Language: English What I’ve Got Right Here Written by Donna Ulisse Publisher: Uncle Read more

What I’ve Got Right Here Bell Buckle Records ISRC#: TCAIN2439295 UPC: 859791621648 Primary Genre: Bluegrass Secondary Genre: Country Language: English What I’ve Got Right Here Written by Donna Ulisse Publisher: Uncle Hadley Music, ASCAP Record Label: Bell Buckle Records Sound Engineer: Scott Vestal Mixing Engineer: Chris Latham Mastering Engineer: Chris Latham Producer: Donna Ulisse Lead Vocal: Valerie Smith Harmony Vocals: Jerry Salley Harmony Vocals: Donna Ulisse Banjo: Scott Vestal Acoustic Guitar: Cody Kilby Upright Bass: Evan Winsor Steel Guitar: Jeff Partin Fiddle: Jason Carter Mandolin: Nate Burie Acclaimed bluegrass vocalist and bandleader Valerie Smith is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her latest single, "What I've Got Right Here," on August 30, 2024. This eagerly awaited track, written by the award-winning songwriter Donna Ulisse, promises to captivate audiences with its blend of sincere lyrics and a soul-stirring melody. "What I've Got Right Here" features the extraordinary talents of banjo maestro Scott Vestal, acclaimed guitarist Cody Kilby, and the masterful fiddling of Jason Carter. The track also includes stellar performances by talented upright bassist Evan Winsor, resophonic guitar virtuoso Jeff Partin, and mandolin prodigy Nate Burie.

Valerie states "Creating music with Donna Ulisse was a pure honor. Her songwriting and production artistry are truly exceptional, and I was blown away by the musicianship of Jason Carter (fiddle), Cody Kilby (guitar), Jeff Parton (Dobro), Evan Winsor (Upright Bass), Nate Burie (mandolin), and Jerry Sally and Donna Ulisse (harmony vocals). This studio collaboration has added a new depth to my music." The song is a heartfelt celebration of life's simple things: love, family, friends, and country living, evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth.

Donna Ulisse skillfully produced the song, reinforcing the genuine bluegrass authenticity behind this soulful masterpiece. Valerie Smith's "What I've Got Right Here" is a refreshing original addition to the bluegrass music landscape, offering listeners an immersive journey through the genre's timeless themes and sounds. With Valerie's unique and powerful voice, exceptional musicianship overall, and heartfelt storytelling, this single is poised to capture the hearts of bluegrass enthusiasts and music aficionados alike. For more information on Valerie Smith's latest release and upcoming performances, please visit www.thevaleriesmith.com.

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