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Playlists

An Our State Playlist: Charlotte’s Musical Roots & Branches

Explore the Queen City’s musical influence and history with our curated Spotify playlist.

by Mark Kemp
Playlists

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.

by Mark Kemp
Playlists

An Our State Playlist: Voices of North Carolina Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve curated a Spotify playlist featuring a selection of tunes by homegrown female musicians.

by Mark Kemp
Features

25 North Carolina Shops Where You Can Make Your House a Home

Find the furniture and decor that speaks to you at 25 shops we love from mountains to coast.

by Jamey Cross, Rylee Parsons & Rebecca Woltz
Q&A: Delta Rae’s Summer 2017 Tour Has a Special Perk for Teachers
Arts

Q&A: Delta Rae’s Summer 2017 Tour Has a Special Perk for Teachers

Durham’s own Delta Rae released its latest EP, A Long and Happy Life, with summer tour dates through September 2017.

by Rosalie Catanoso
Music is Never Far Away in Downtown Shelby
Eastern

Music is Never Far Away in Downtown Shelby

Bluegrass and country music played prominent roles in this Foothills city’s past. Now, thanks to two legendary native sons, the signature sounds are taking center stage in its future.

by Bryan Mims
Being "Out in the Country" is a Way of Life
Features

Gone Country

Two-track roads and tobacco barns. Self-reliance and rustic charm. In North Carolina, “country” is both how we live and the place we call home.

by Susan Stafford Kelly

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