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Alt-country, Americana and bluegrass in Balsam

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

art richeyKim Richey, Irene Kelley and Thomm Jutz will bring an adventurous musical spirit to the Songwriters in the Round series from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Balsam Mountain Inn.

 

In addition to two Grammy nominations, Richey has released five critically acclaimed albums, been listed in the Top 10 Albums of 1999 in Time Magazine for her album “Glimmer,” and also given four stars in Rolling Stone.

Kelley’s songs were recorded early by Carl Jackson, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White. She went on to score cuts with Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Loretta Lynn, Pat Green, Brother Phelps and Rhonda Vincent.

Jutz produced Volumes 1 and 2 of “The 1861 Project,” a collection of new songs about the American Civil War with marquee artists Marty Stuart, John Anderson, Jerry Douglas, Maura O’Connell and many more. 

The show is $45 per person.

800.224.9498 or www.balsammountaininn.com.

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