Rebecca Day
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Rebecca Day is a freelance writer and independent musician. For more information on her music and writing, visit her Substack, Classically Cultured, at classicallycultured.substack.com
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The Autoharp: Vintage Sounds of Appalachia
This unique instrument, with German roots, has a firm grip on Americana.
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‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer
Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
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‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave
The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.
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‘William Tell Overture’: From the Swiss Alps to the Wild West
Rossini’s opera was the musical centerpiece of ‘The Lone Ranger’ television show.
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The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space
A small Nashville stage shaped country music’s biggest stars.
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Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings
‘Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)’ is the ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music’s everyday spiritual reminder.
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‘Carter Scratch’: The Transformative Guitar Technique
Maybelle Carter’s unique guitar rhythm influenced musicians across genres.
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From Tokyo to Tennessee: Japan’s Love of Country Music
During World War II, Japanese people were introduced to the genre through the Armed Forces Radio Service.
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‘For Boston’: College Football’s Famous Fight Song
T.J. Hurley set the fight song trend with his composition for Boston College football.
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The Autoharp: Vintage Sounds of Appalachia
This unique instrument, with German roots, has a firm grip on Americana.
|
‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer
Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
|
‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave
The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.
|
‘William Tell Overture’: From the Swiss Alps to the Wild West
Rossini’s opera was the musical centerpiece of ‘The Lone Ranger’ television show.
|
The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space
A small Nashville stage shaped country music’s biggest stars.
|
Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings
‘Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)’ is the ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music’s everyday spiritual reminder.
|
‘Carter Scratch’: The Transformative Guitar Technique
Maybelle Carter’s unique guitar rhythm influenced musicians across genres.
|
From Tokyo to Tennessee: Japan’s Love of Country Music
During World War II, Japanese people were introduced to the genre through the Armed Forces Radio Service.
|
‘For Boston’: College Football’s Famous Fight Song
T.J. Hurley set the fight song trend with his composition for Boston College football.
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