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In the heart of the
Appalachians, on the border of Tennessee and Virginia lye's Bristol,
a city of two States. Bristol is recognized as the "Official
Birthplace of Country Music", by the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives, in recognition for it's unique contribution toward
the establishment of Country Music.
In 1927, the Victor Talking Machine Company chose Bristol, as the
location to audition traditional mountain music singers and
musicians, to record the very first national album release of this
grass roots genre. Bristol was chosen because it was widely known
that within the surrounding area, one could find a great number of
talented people where the music had been an important part of their
daily lives and heritage.
It was then that producer Ralph Peer proceeded to Bristol and set
up shop here. He began posting audition notices that described the
companies intent and welcomed anyone who felt they had traditional
musical talent, to meet with him and schedule a time to audition.
Ralph Peer eventually auditioned several hundred local singers
and musicians. At the end of his search he came up with two unique
and distinctive acts, Jimmy Rogers of nearby Asheville North
Carolina and the A.P. Carter family of the Hiltens Virginia
community on the outskirts of Bristol. From these legendary
recording sessions, held in August of 1927...these events are widely
known and accepted as the "big bang" of Country Music, the
Birthplace.
Holston Valley Music, is very proud of our heritage and we offer
a unique blend of "world class" talent, in a variety of music
genres. Our sound is as sweet as the breeze that flows through these
great mountains of Appalachia...Take a listen to our audio samples,
and hear for yourself, the sound that has always withstood.... the
true test of time. Again we are very proud, and would consider it a
true privilege to work with you...and your music.
Owner and Producer
Steven Patrick
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