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New queens of Country Music Highway honored in Louisa
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — This past Saturday, the Country Music Starcase and Museum, in collaboration with Lawrence County Tourism, celebrated the induction of four new female artists into the Country Music Highway at a ceremony along US 23. Honorees included Yvonne Jordan of Lawrence County, Julie Reeves of Boyd County, and Teddi…
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Music alert: Harvest Fest to bring killer lineup Sept. 14
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Clear your calendar for Sept. 14—Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is bringing a killer lineup to town, featuring Nashville’s own Sam L. Smith, the bluegrass powerhouse Hillbilly Tradition, and local favorites Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound. Here’s how the night’s going to play out. 9 p.m.: Sam L.…
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Martin County Harvest Fest shakes up concert dates: Noah Thompson to perform Friday, Sept. 13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is shaking up performance dates for headliners Noah Thompson, Hillbilly Tradition and Sam L. Smith. American Idol winner Noah Thompson, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, will now perform a day earlier on Friday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. Festival organizers say the change…
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Raffle: Enter to win the 2024 Harvest Fest Quilt
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This year’s Harvest Fest quilt raffle features a stunning creation by the talented Connie Harless, Sandy Moore and Margie Maynard, with quilting by Cathy Presley. The Kiwanis Club unveiled the quilt Thursday, announcing raffle tickets are available for purchase. Ticket price is $1, or $5 for 6. You can get…
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Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns this year. Organizers invite businesses and residents across the county to showcase their best scarecrows. Voting on Facebook will start Sept. 9 and close Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. To participate, submit your scarecrow photos to Martin County Harvest Fest through Facebook Messenger,…
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Arm Drop Dragz on Labor Day Weekend
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAGERHILL — Heroes and Legends Arm Drop Dragz is set to take place Friday and Saturday at Combs Airport. This year’s theme, “Heroes and Legends,” will honor local racing icons, including Neil James, affectionately known as “the banjo man,” who has been a staple at the event for a decade.…
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Appalachian Artist Festival triumphs in Inez
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans for an even more spectacular Appalachian Artist Festival in 2025 are already underway following the success of this year’s event. Hosted by the City of Inez, the festival defied Saturday’s rainy forecasts, offering a day rich with music, art and cultural celebration. Conceived by Inez Commissioner Jennifer…
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Appalachian Artist Festival to open with dance
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival kicks off Saturday with a celebration of the art of dance. Performances by students from The Inez Dance Academy are set to begin at 10:30 a.m. onstage. The Inez Dance Academy, founded in 2022 by Abbie Crowe Fitch, has become a mainstay of the local arts scene.…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brings three days of music to Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brought together dozens of traditional folk musicians and enthusiasts from around the region for a three-day event filled with music, workshops and impromptu jam sessions in Tomahawk. Held at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales from Friday to Sunday, the gathering celebrated the…
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Noah Thompson to perform at Harvest Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is set to feature a special concert by Noah Thompson, the 2022 winner of “American Idol.” The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that Thompson will join the festival’s lineup Saturday, Sept. 14. Hailing from Lawrence County, Thompson was a construction worker before his rise…
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