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Sheila Kay Adams - "Young Hunting"

Sheila Kay Adams is a seventh-generation ballad singer, musician, and storyteller. She was born and raised in Madison County, North Carolina, in a little place named Sodom. It's an area well-known for its a cappella ballad singing, a tradition that dates back to the early Scots/Irish and English settlers of the mid-17th century. Also known as Henry Lee, Young Hunting is an 18th-century murder ballad likely of Scottish origin.

Johnny has been part of the WNCW family for over 30 years. He is a professional storyteller and musician whose work is rooted in the traditions of old-time music and folk culture. John has received numerous honors, including First Place Banjo at the Mountain Dance Folk Festival and being a two-time Harmonica Champion at the Fiddler’s Grove Old Time Music Festival. It is a true honor for him to host the very popular This Old Porch on WNCW.