Johnny Thomas Fowler
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Donna Ray Norton, is an eight-generation ballad singer from Asheville, North Carolina, is a true embodiment of the rich Appalachian musical tradition. Her grandfather, the venerable Byard Ray, was an acclaimed old-time fiddler and banjo player from Madison County.
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Raised Beds and Ground Hogs is a personal tale about pesky varmints, building raised beds, dirt, and horse manure.
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In 2018 Betty Ann Polaha was named, Outstanding Storyteller Performer at ETSU and in 2019 she was named, Artist in Residence, as a bedside teller for Ballad Health. She is a member of the prestigious Jonesborough Storytelling Guild, performing regularly at story slams, schools, and community events. Listening to her stories will bring a smile to your face, maybe a tear in your eye-- or you might just say, “That was interesting!”
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Donna Ray Norton, is an eight-generation ballad singer from Asheville, North Carolina, is a true embodiment of the rich Appalachian musical tradition. Her latest offering, Forevermore I will Sing, produced by acclaimed folk musician Josh Goforth, has further cemented her status as a celebrated exponent of the Appalachian balladry tradition.
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"The Turtle and the Birds" is a popular ancient tale from the indigenous people of the American Southwest.
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”One Wish” is an old folk tale from Ireland. What would you do with one wish? From “Hairyman Meets Tailybone”. Four-time Grammy Award winner David Holt is a musician, storyteller, historian, television host, and entertainer, dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and has released numerous award-winning recordings of traditional mountain music and southern folktales.
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"Planting Corn" is a powerful story about owning up to your mistakes. "No matter where you go and what you do, your sins will find you out"."My stories are true and promote good values - many about growing up on a farm in the NC Mountains with 5 sisters and one brother. I relive the stories as I tell them!"
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Saving the Birds is a wonderful spring story for young and old about youth activism. A native of West Virginia, Donna Marie Todd trained in classical vocal performance at the renowned Peabody Conservatory of Music with Metropolitan opera soprano Marilyn Cotlow and now writes and performs a unique combination of original story woven with artful song.
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A lighthearted tall-tail about a fast car and even faster gas station attendant. Bruce Duncan “Utah” Phillips (May 15, 1935 – May 23, 2008) was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His album, Good Though!, recorded in 1973 received outstanding reviews which included, “Daddy, What’s a Train?” and “Queen of the Rails”.
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There are numerous outlandish Appalachian tales about hunting. This story, William learned from luthier and family friend, Ray Dellinger.