Across North Carolina and through the years, artists of all stripes have contributed to an ever-evolving genre of music that’s defined by its edginess and energy.
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Fearless in the Foothills
Hidden away in the hollers just west of the Piedmont, where the land begins to rise, our ancestors learned to enjoy themselves with homemade whiskey, music, car racing, and other activities that provided relief from the arduous work of farming and laboring in mills.
An Our State Playlist: Carolina Country
Trace the roots of country music in the Old North State with our curated Spotify playlist featuring 30 songs by North Carolina musicians.
