Day 2 of the JCCFS Fall Festival
At 2:00 p.m. today The Pressley Girls will be performing at the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival on…
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I Walk in Silence When it Comes
After Pap died I was worried about dreaming about him. Sounds silly I know. I was afraid if I dreamed…
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What Makes you Feel Young?
Paul, Tipper, Granny Gazzie, and Steve I’m sure you’ve heard someone say “Getting old isn’t for sissies” meaning the older…
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Way Back in the Mountains
This post was originally published here on the Blind Pig and The Acorn back in 2012. And in case you’re…
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Angels of Mercy
Photos and graphics by Ron Priest I’ve had Pap strong on my mind ever since Uncle Henry had his stroke….
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Jesus Won’t You Come By Here
Uncle Henry and Tipper tasting an apple from one of his trees Do you ever have one of those weeks…
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The Sweetest Land Outside of Heaven
I published this post back in 2013. I’ve been enjoying Pap and Paul’s lovely harmony on the song Kentucky over…
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The Way I Am
Just before Pap died, I videoed the girls doing a song made famous by Merle Haggard- The Way I Am written by Sonny…
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Working on a Building – Take 3
Over the years many people have covered the song I’m Working on a Building. The list includes: The Carter Family,…
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Precious Memories
Grief is a funny thing. Some days I feel so distant from Pap that I wonder if he was really…
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Watching You
I grew up singing about the all seeing eye in church and after I discovered how old it is, I’m betting Pap…
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Oh When I See That Southern Moon
Paul and Pap’s repertoire included many songs written by the The Delmore Brothers. The talented brothers were among Pap’s all time favorite…
