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April 21, 2010
Countdown On For MerleFest
MERLEFEST 2010, presented by LOWE’s begins next THURSDAY, APRIL 29th and runs through SUNDAY, MAY 2nd, on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC. Now in its 23rd year, MERLEFEST was founded in 1988 in memory of EDDY MERLE WATSON … more »
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April 5, 2010
Dierks Bentley Added To Merlefest Lineup
MERLEFEST 2010, one again presented by LOWE’s has announced the addition of DIERKS BENTLEY, The TRAVELIN’ McCOURYS and JOEY & RORY to the lineup for FRIDAY night, APRIL 30th. The event, now in its 23rd year, will take place from APRIL … more »
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March 8, 2010
MerleFest Early-Bird Rate Extended
The deadline for early-bird ticket prices to MERLEFEST 2010, presented by LOWE’s, has been extended to TUESDAY, APRIL 6th. Ticket purchases can be made on the web at merlefest.org or by calling (800) 343-7857. MERLEFEST 2010 will celebrate its 23rd … more »
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March 4, 2010
Steve Martin Calls On Steep Canyon Rangers
Once again, actor/comedian/musician STEVE MARTIN has called on the bluegrass group the STONE CANYAN RANGERS to back him on tour. The “Banjo Tour,” will begin APRIL 19th in DETROIT and run through OCTOBER. Special appearances are set for NEW … more »
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February 5, 2010
Deadline Approaching For Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
The submission deadline for the 18th Annual CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST, hosted by MERLEFEST 2010, ends FEBRUARY 18th. Contest entries for songs in Country, Bluegrass, Gospel and General music categories are being accepted via snail mail (P.O. … more »
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January 13, 2010
Zac Brown Band, Taj Mahal Added To MerleFest Lineup
ATLANTIC/HOMEGROWN/BIGGER PICTURE's ZAC BROWN BAND and legendary Blues artist TAJ MAHAL have been added to the THURSDAY, APRIL 29th performance lineup at MERLEFEST 2010. MERLEFEST will be held APRIL 29th-MAY 2nd in WILKESBORO, NC. ZAC BROWN BAND … more »
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November 2, 2009
MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Begins
MERLEFEST 2010 will, once again, host the CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST. Now in its 18th year, the contest is an opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of NASHVILLE music industry professionals, under … more »
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October 23, 2009
MerleFest 2010 Announces Talent Line Up
MERLEFEST 2010, one again presented by Lowe’s, has announced the lineup for the event’s 23rd year. Over 100 artists will join host DOC WATSON on the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE for a celebration of "traditional-plus" music -- … more »
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April 28, 2009
Winners Announced For Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
Winners have been announced for the 17th Annual CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST, held during MERLEFEST 2009 on APRIL 24th in WILKESBORO, NC. Three finalists were chosen for each genre, out of 840 entries received. The first place winners are: Bluegrass … more »
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April 27, 2009
MerleFest 2009 Draws In Over 70,000 Fans
More than 70,000 fans filled the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC from THURSDAY-SUNDAY (4/23-4-26) for MERLEFEST 2009. Over 95 artists performed on 15 stages throughout the four days of the 22nd annual event, including TRAVIS … more »