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November 29, 2011
Alison Krauss And Union Station Added To MerleFest 25 Lineup
Country/Bluegrass group ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION featuring JERRY DOUGLAS have been added as the closing performance of “MERLEFEST 25,” which runs from APRIL 26th through the 29th on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in … more »
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November 1, 2011
MerleFest Gears Up For 25th Anniversary
MERLEFEST 25, presented by LOWE’S, is slated for APRIL 26th-29th, 2012 on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC Tickets for the event go on sale as NOVEMBER 8th and they have already announced their initial lineup of performers, … more »
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May 2, 2011
MerleFest 2011 Another Success
MERLEFEST 2011, presented by LOWE’S and held on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, drew over 80,000 attendees over the festival’s four days -- a bit more than last year’s draw. It took place this past weekend (4/28-5/2) … more »
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April 7, 2011
Zac Brown Band Will Play Merlefest 2011
ATLANTIC/SOUTHERN GROUND/BIGGER PICTURE's Country group ZAC BROWN BAND have announced they will perform at MERLEFEST 2011. Founded in 1988, in memory of EDDY MERLE WATSON, MERLEFEST is a fundraiser for WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT CORP. This year … more »
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February 8, 2011
Robert Plant’s Band Of Joy To Perform At Merlefest 2011
MERLEFEST 2011, slated for APRIL 28th-MAY 1st, has just added legendary musician ROBERT PLANT and his BAND OF JOY to the festival’s lineup. PLANT joins the previously announced lineup of over 90 artists on 14 stages hosted by DOC WATSON on … more »
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January 25, 2011
Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Now Taking Submissions
Hosted by MERLEFEST 2011 and now in its 19th year, the CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of NASHVILLE music-industry professionals. … more »
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January 3, 2011
MerleFest 2011 To Present 19th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
MERLEFEST 2011, presented by LOWE’S, will once again host the CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST. Now in its 19th year, the contest is an opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music … more »
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November 8, 2010
Randy Travis Added To Merlefest
Country great RANDY TRAVIS has been added to the lineup for MERLEFEST 2011, scheduled for APRIL 28th-MAY 1st on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC. Other artists set to play will be DOC WATSON, who will act as host, LYLE … more »
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October 29, 2010
Almost 90 Acts To Play MerleFest 2011
MERLEFEST 2011, presented by LOWE’s and slated for APRIL 28th-MAY 1st, has revealed the initial lineup for the event’s 24th year, featuring almost 90 acts on 14 stages. Joining host DOC WATSON on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in … more »
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May 3, 2010
Merlefest Boasts Record Attendance
MERLEFEST 2010, which was held APRIL 29th through MAY 2nd on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC, had over 76,000 people in attendance. APRIL 29th’s attendance was the highest in the festival’s history and the … more »