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Four-time Grammy winner, David Holt, has spent his life learning and performing traditional American music. It has taken him from the most remote coves of southern Appalachia to the bright lights of TV studios and the Grand Old Opry stage. In "David Holt’s State of Music," he shares tunes and stories with modern masters of this historic music that has a growing legion of contemporary fans.
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David Holt Introduces Jerry Douglas
Series host David Holt introduces longtime friend Jerry Douglas.
Episode 6 Preview | Jerry Douglas
David visits with Jerry Douglas, a 14-time Grammy winner.
Guitarist and songwriter Molly Tuttle performs her original song “Good Enough.”
Molly Tuttle’s “Million Miles”
Guitarist and songwriter Molly Tuttle performs her original song “Million Miles.”
Molly Tuttle’s “Rain and Snow”
Guitarist Molly Tuttle performs the traditional murder ballad “Rain and Snow."
Episode 4 Preview | Joe Newberry
David visits and plays with Joe Newberry at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC.
David Holt Introduces Joe Newberry
Series host David Holt introduces longtime friend Joe Newberry.
Four-time Grammy winner, David Holt, has spent his life learning and performing traditional American music. It has taken him from the most remote coves of southern Appalachia to the bright lights of TV studios and the Grand Old Opry stage. In "David Holt’s State of Music," he shares tunes and stories with modern masters of this historic music that has a growing legion of contemporary fans.
In Season 3 of "David Holt's State of Music," join performers of traditional and new acoustic music filmed at unique locations around the South. Featured artists include mandolin legend and “Father of New Grass,” Sam Bush, musical time-lord, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, champion fiddler and step-dancer, April Verch, mid-life, overnight success, Joe Newberry, guitar phenom, Molly Tuttle, and the godfather of the resonator guitar, Jerry Douglas.
Champion fiddler and step dancer, April Verch, dances in the French Broad River in Asheville, NC.
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David Holt and Sam Bush on set for a Season 3 episode of “David Holt’s State of Music” outside Nashville, TN.
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David Holt (left) and featured artist, Joe Newberry, on set at the Haw River Ballroom in NC for a Season 3 episode of “David Holt’s State of Music.”
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Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton with host David Holt on set at the Hayti Cultural Center in Durham, NC.
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Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton plays guitar.
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Dobro master, Jerry Douglas, and David Holt on set at the Down Home in Johnson City, TN, for a Season 3 episode of “David Holt’s State of Music.”
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From left: Max Johnson, Molly Tuttle, and Sean Trischka.
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Guitarist and singer/songwriter, Molly Tuttle, with David Holt for a Season 3 episode of “David Holt’s State of Music” at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage outside Nashville, TN.
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From left: Stephen Mougin, Sam Bush, David Holt, Todd Parks in a barn outside Nashville, TN.
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Shooting April Verch and her band at the Guitar Bar in Asheville for a Season 3 episode of “David Holt’s State of Music.”
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