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  • Top 10 Workout Songs for March 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for March 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – March 1, 2016 – This month’s top 10 list draws heavily from the Top 40 chart and club scene. While this reliance on pop tunes and big beats might make the list seem one-dimensional at first, there are just enough curve balls to keep it interesting.

    On the pop front, you’ll find new singles from Gwen Stefani and Ellie Goulding. On the dance side, there’s a track from DJ to the stars Paul Oakenfold and a remix from Diplo and Sleepy Tom that borrows its hook from Jade’s 1992 hit “Don’t Walk Away.” Lastly, the wild cards include an Australia-via-Jamaica pop song from Sia and Sean Paul plus a single featuring Pitbull and Robin Thicke on vocals with music from Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

    In short, the allure of this month’s list is that it emphasizes catchy, rhythmic-driven tunes that will give your routine an immediate boost. At the same time, there are enough surprises and detours to keep you engaged. So, when you’re ready to move, you’ll find plenty of good times—and a little adventure—below.

    Here’s the full list–according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Sia& Sean Paul – Cheap Thrills – 90 BPM

    Paul Oakenfold – Bla Bla Bla (Radio Edit) – 138 BPM

    Twenty One Pilots – Stressed Out – 85 BPM

    Pitbull, Robin Thicke, Joe Perry & Travis Barker – Bad Man – 120 BPM

    Tori Kelly & Big Sean – Hollow – 126 BPM

    Gwen Stefani – Make Me Like You – 118 BPM

    Ellie Goulding – Something in the Way You Move – 109 BPM

    Dillon Francis, Kygo & James Hersey – Coming Over (Tiesto Remix) – 122 BPM

    Jess Glynne – Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself – 121 BPM

    Diplo& Sleepy Tom – Be Right There (Boombox Cartel Remix) – 146 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • Top 10 Workout Songs for February 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for February 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – February 1, 2016 – February’s top picks play more like summer workout mix than a winter one—thanks to a wealth of pop and dance favorites. On the pop side of things, you’ll find the latest from Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo. On the dance side, you’ll find a new solo single from LMFAO’s Redfoo and Robin Schulz’s re-working of Baby Bash’s 2003 hit “Suga Suga.”

    While club music might dominate the month’s proceedings, there were a couple of notable exceptions: a crossover hit from the Zac Brown Band and a collaboration between Fall Out Boy and Demi Lovato. As ever, it doesn’t matter with which track you start your workout. It only matters that you start.

    When you’re ready, here’s the full list–according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Redfoo – Juicy Wiggle – 128 BPM

    Pitbull – Free.k (Sak Noel Remix) – 129 BPM

    Disclosure& Sam Smith – Omen (Dillon Francis Remix) – 112 BPM

    Taylor Swift – Out of the Woods – 92 BPM

    Fall Out Boy & Demi Lovato – Irresistible – 83 BPM

    Jason Derulo – Get Ugly – 110 BPM

    Dzeko, Torres & Delaney Jane – L’amour Toujours (Tiesto Edit) – 130 BPM

    Zac Brown Band – Beautiful Drug – 126 BPM

    Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – I Know What You Did Last Summer – 113 BPM

    Robin Schulz & Francesco Yates – Sugar – 123 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • Top 10 Workout Songs for January 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for January 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – January 7, 2016 – If your New Year’s resolution involves getting (or staying) in shape, this month’s top 10 songs provide a variety of ways to help you make good on your word. Moreover, the list provides an excellent link between this year and last, as it’s evenly split between remixes of 2015 hits and new tracks for 2016.

    On the remix front, you’ll find updated versions of chart favorites from Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. In the new music department, Twenty One Pilots are the only band to make the cut, Zara Larsson conjures the vibe of an early Rihanna track, and David Guetta collaborates with Sia and Fetty Wap. In with the fresh and familiar tracks, you’ll find two tunes that could fit in either category: one from Sigala (which borrows its hook from a Jackson 5 smash) and one from Diplo and Sleepy Tom (which uses elements of Jade’s 1992 hit “Don’t Walk Away).

    In the same way the playlist bridges the musical past and the present, it can also serve as a bridge between the person you were in 2015 and the person you resolved to become in 2016. So, when you’re ready to for some inspiration, here’s the full list–according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Twenty One Pilots – Heavydirtysoul – 130 BPM

    Zara Larsson – Lush Life – 99 BPM

    The Chainsmokers & ROZES – Roses (The Him Remix) – 122 BPM

    Diplo& Sleepy Tom – Be Right There – 126 BPM

    Sigala – Easy Love – 124 BPM

    Taylor Swift – Wildest Dreams (R3HAB Remix) – 130 BPM

    The Weeknd – The Hills (Daniel Ennis Remix) – 126 BPM

    David Guetta, Sia & Fetty Wap – Bang My Head – 108 BPM

    Selena Gomez & Borgore – Same Old Love (Borgore Remix) – 110 BPM

    Demi Lovato – Confident (The Alias Remix) – 130 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2015


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2015

    Fort Wayne, IN – December 1, 2015 – What summer is to the blockbuster movie, winter is to the blockbuster album. With record labels competing for your holiday loot, the marketplace is flooded with new releases from the biggest acts on their rosters. While this wealth of new music is great if you’re hitting the mall looking for gifts, it’s just as great if you’re hitting the gym and looking for new tracks.

    In the mix below, you’ll find new singles from Top 40 regulars like Coldplay and Missy Elliott. There are also remixes of smash hits from Selena Gomez and The Weeknd. Elsewhere club favorites like Audien and Rudimental create cross-genre collaborations with Lady Antebellum and Ed Sheeran. Lastly, you can hear Megan Trainor break from her signature style with a tropical tune from The Peanuts Movie.

    The strength of this month’s mix is its simplicity: big acts, catchy choruses, good vibes. The end of the year is plenty hectic on its own—without additional challenges in the workout music department. So, don’t overthink it. Just try a few tracks below, then make a few tracks through the snow.

    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

    Missy Elliott & Pharrell Williams – WTF (Where They From) – 120 BPM

    Daya – Hide Away – 95 BPM

    Grimes – Flesh Without Blood – 156 BPM

    Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime – 113 BPM

    Selena Gomez & A$AP Rocky – Good for You (Phantoms Remix) – 119 BPM

    Audien & Lady Antebellum – Something Better – 126 BPM

    Rudimental & Ed Sheeran – Lay It All on Me – 123 BPM

    The Weeknd – I Can’t Feel My Face (Martin Garrix Remix) – 127 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – Better When I’m Dancin’ – 128 BPM

    Andy Grammer – Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah) – 120 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, Myrtle Beach, November 26-28


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    South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, Myrtle Beach, November 26-28

    The South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival is an indoor show that draws fans from throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada for a “Who’s Who” array of traditional bluegrass talent.

    MYRTLE BEACH, SC, November 2, 2015 – Jimmy Fortune along with Dailey & Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Marty Raybon, The Lonesome River Band and The Spinney Brothers headline this terrific talent lineup announced by promoters Adams Bluegrass, LLC, for the 46th Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, the Palmetto State’s oldest, largest, and best bluegrass event. The Thanksgiving weekend extravaganza of family fun and American music is slated for November 26-28, 2015 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, located at 2101 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC. This is the world’s premier late fall Bluegrass Festival. This indoor show draws fans from throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada for a “Who’s Who” array of traditional bluegrass talent.

    This year’s talent lineup begins Thursday at 12:00 noon and goes until 10:00 p.m. with Flatt Lonesome (IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year), Al Batten & The Bluegrass Reunion, The Spinney Brothers, Big Country Bluegrass, Feller & Hill and The Bluegrass Buckaroos, and The Grascals (IBMA Entertainers of The Year 2006 and 2007).

    Friday’s lineup of talent begins at 12:00 noon and goes until 10:30 p.m. featuring Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys, Lonesome River Band, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Goldwing Express, Marty Raybon & Full Circle (formerly with the country group Shenandoah) and Old Friends, (Doyle Lawson and Paul Williams).

    The Myrtle Beach Festival reaches its crescendo from 12:00 noon until 10:30 p.m. on Saturday with The Malpass Brothers, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Seven Time Vocal Group & Gospel Recorded Performance of The Year), Jimmy Fortune Trio (formerly with The Statler Brothers and Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee) will perform two sets. Dailey & Vincent (IBMA Entertainers of the Year 2008-2010) will perform one 90 minute show beginning at 8:30 p.m. and Jimmy
    Fortune will perform with Dailey & Vincent beginning at 9:30 p.m.

    The luxurious accommodations at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center includes a large area for great jam sessions, and modern facilities all within walking distance of many hotels and motels.

    TICKETS: Reserved Seat Tickets: Reserved Individual: Adult $45 Per Day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Children: 7-15 $25 Per Day; 3 day Reserved Adult: $95, Children $50. General Admission Tickets: Individual Adult $40 Per Day, Children $20 Per Day, 3 day Adult General Admission $90, Children $45 for General Admission with under 7 free with parents.

    Reserved and general admission tickets will be sold at the Convention Center Box Office during the festival opening at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.

    For Tickets or More Information go to http://www.adamsbluegrass.com or call: (706) 864-7203 Adams Bluegrass, LLC
    Convention Center (843) 918-1225

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    MEDIA CONTACT: Norman Adams
    Email: info@adamsbluegrass.com
    Phone: (706) 265-0655

    Adams Bluegrass LLC
    32 Park Street North, Dahlonega, GA 30533
    Web: http://www.adamsbluegrass.com, Phone: (706) 864-7203

    CALENDAR LISTING:

    Event Date: November 26-28, 2015
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Means Bluegrass on November 26-28
    Jimmy Fortune along with Dailey & Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Marty Raybon, The Lonesome River Band and The Spinney Brothers headline this terrific talent lineup announced by promoters Adams Bluegrass, LLC, for the 46th Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, the Palmetto State’s oldest, largest, and best bluegrass event. The Thanksgiving weekend extravaganza of family fun and American music is slated for November 26-28, 2015 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, located at 2101 North Oak St., SC. This is the world’s premier late fall Bluegrass Festival. This indoor show draws fans from throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada for a “Who’s Who” array of traditional bluegrass talent.
    TICKETS: Reserved Seat Tickets: Reserved Individual: Adult $45 Per Day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Children: 7-15 $25 Per Day; 3 day Reserved Adult: $95, Children $50. General Admission Tickets: Individual Adult $40 Per Day, Children $20 Per Day, 3 day Adult General Admission $90, Children $45 for General Admission with under 7 free with parents. Reserved and general admission tickets will be sold at the Convention Center Box Office during the festival opening at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. For Tickets or More Information go to http://www.adamsbluegrass.com or call: (706) 864-7203 Adams Bluegrass, LLC. Convention Center (843) 918-1225

  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for November 2015


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for November 2015

    Fort Wayne, IN – November 2, 2015 – The autumn is an excellent time to find new music. In the summer, Top 40 artists are all over the radio, competing for the season’s biggest song. In winter, the year’s biggest releases are competing for your holiday dollars. In between, the competition dies down a bit—making room for new acts to seize control of the charts and the gym.

    In this month’s mix, you’ll find a social media-powered hit from Madison Beer, one of the fastest rap tracks in recent memory from Shy Carter, and a pop track from Pitch Perfect 2 star Hailee Steinfeld. Additionally, the month’s most popular track comes from Jess Glynne—the vocalist from Clean Bandit’s multi-platinum smash “Rather Be.” In with the newcomers, you’ll find two big comebacks—a single from Joe Jonas’ new group DNCE and a collaboration between Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott.

    Even with most of the heavyweights out of the running this month, there was still plenty of action on the charts. Moreover, without reputations on they can rely, tracks by new acts have to battle their way to the top on merits alone. Since only the catchiest, newest songs made the cut, the 10 tracks below should be perfect for freshening up your current workout mix.

    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

    John Newman & Charlie Wilson – Tiring Game – 128 BPM

    Ellie Goulding – On My Mind – 78 BPM

    Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love – 122 BPM

    DNCE – Cake by the Ocean – 119 BPM

    Madison Beer & Jack & Jack – All for Love – 121 BPM

    Hailee Steinfeld – Love Myself – 124 BPM

    Shy Carter & Aleon Craft – Bring It Back – 152 BPM

    Demi Lovato – Confident – 130 BPM

    Janet Jackson & Missy Elliott – BURNITUP! – 124 BPM

    Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand – 123 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Calvin Gilmore Theater is open and ready to entertain!


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    October 6, 2015
    (843) 913-1453

    The Calvin Gilmore Theater is open and ready to entertain!

    The Calvin Gilmore Theater extends deepest sympathies to those affected by the recent flooding in South Carolina. Fortunately, The Calvin Gilmore Theater was not damaged in any way and our parking lot is free and clear. The theater is open and all shows are running as usual. Calvin Gilmore adds, “We survived Hugo in 1989 and now we have survived the Thousand-Year-Flood. In the great show biz tradition—the show must go on!”

    More About the TCO Show

    Gilmore Entertainment has long been the leader of musical variety show entertainment in the Southeast, with the classic TCO show (The Carolina Opry) and their newest hits, Time Warp and Thunder and Light. Gilmore and his shows have been featured by USA Today, ABC Nightly News, Southern Living Magazine, Variety and a host of other newspapers and television shows. TCO is the only Myrtle Beach show to receive the coveted South Carolina Governor’s Cup, as well as being voted South Carolina’s Most Outstanding Attraction. In recent years, Gilmore has performed regularly on The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and he is designated as South Carolina’s Official Country Music Ambassador.

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    For further information contact:
    Jordan Watkins • 843-913-1453
    jwatkins@GilmoreEntertainment.com • http://www.TheCarolinaOpry.com

  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2015


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2015

    Fort Wayne, IN – September 1, 2015 – As summer gives way to fall, let the played out songs in your gym mix give way to some current alternatives. This month’s top picks have plenty going for them—with a variety of genres and tempos represented. Moreover, with just a few new tracks here and there, you can re-energize your whole routine.
    In the list below, you’ll find a pair of uptempo remixes from Demi Lovato and Madonna. Elsewhere, there are wildcard tracks—like a single from reunited ’90s darlings Veruca Salt and a collaboration between Flo Rida, Robin Thicke, and the bass player from Earth, Wind & Fire. Lastly, you’ll find a pair of brisk tracks above 140 beats per minute (BPM) from Canadian teen sensation Shawn Mendes and roots rocker Elle King.
    Any workout mix can be improved with some fresh tracks and a bit of variety. The list below has plenty of both. So, take a look at what’s new, preview a few, and put your favorites to work.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Beck – Dreams – 114 BPM

    Grace Potter – Alive Tonight – 120 BPM

    Veruca Salt – Laughing in the Sugar Bowl – 163 BPM

    Demi Lovato – Cool for the Summer (Mike Cruz Remix) – 126 BPM

    Flo Rida, Robin Thicke & Verdine White – I Don’t Like It, I Love It – 119 BPM

    Madonna – Bitch, I’m Madonna (Fedde Le Grande Remix) – 128 BPM

    Shawn Mendes – Stitches – 150 BPM

    Elle King – Ex’s & Oh’s – 140 BPM

    One Direction – Drag Me Down – 139 BPM

    Little Mix – Black Magic – 112 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for July 2015


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for July 2015

    Fort Wayne, IN – July 1, 2015 – While January is the month when most folks make their fitness resolutions, July might be the best time to act on them. The sun comes up earlier and a stays out later—providing more opportunities to get out and active. So, if you’ve been slacking on your commitment to yourself, use this bonus sunshine to get back on track.
    To score your summer workouts, we’ve rounded up the most popular tracks in the gym right now. The list kicks off with a feisty smash from Taylor Swift and winds down with a remix of Ella Henderson’s platinum, debut single. In between, you’ll find a country/dance song from Lost Frequencies, a pulsing number from Icona Pop, and the climactic medley from Pitch Perfect 2.
    In short, you’ve got nice weather, new tunes, and no excuse to stay indoors. So, get up, get out, and get your share of the fresh air.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Taylor Swift & Kendrick Lamar – Bad Blood – 85 BPM

    Lost Frequencies – Are You with Me (Radio Edit) – 121 BPM

    Sheppard – Geronimo (Benny Benassi Remix) – 127 BPM

    Adam Lambert – Ghost Town – 120 BPM

    The Barden Bellas – World Championship Finale 2 – 130 BPM

    Fitz & The Tantrums – The Walker (Cobra Starship Remix) – 130 BPM

    Icona Pop – Emergency – 126 BPM

    Walk the Moon – Work This Body – 135 BPM

    Ciara – I Bet (R3HAB Remix) – 129 BPM

    Ella Henderson – Ghost (Oliver Nelson Remix) – 112 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • 4th Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival


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    Contact: Anne-Lewis Vowell

    Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway

    276.492.2423 | sales@myswva.org

    4th Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival

    Featuring the best of the region’s wines, cider, mead and craft beer at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway.

    ABINGDON, VA –One of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive assets is its wines, cider, mead and craft beer.  The Fourth Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival is the perfect way to not only experience these assets, but also learn the stories and meet the makers behind the wines.

    The SWVA Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 1p.m. to 5p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person the day of the event and may be purchased online at swvawinefestival.com or at Heartwood.

    “Last year’s event was a great success. We had a great turnout that day to taste the wines of eight of our best wineries,” said Todd Christensen, Executive Director of the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation. “And now going into our fourth year, we have craft breweries planning to attend. This event is very exciting for us because it’s a way to not only showcase, but educate people about the great natural and creative resources we have here in Southwest Virginia.”

    The 19-county, four-city region produces an extensive range of award-winning wines, as well as cider and mead, all of which will be poured by participating Artisan Trail members − Abingdon Vineyard and Winery, Davis Valley Winery & Vineyard, Foggy Ridge Cider, MountainRose Vineyards, Rural Retreat Winery & Vineyard, Stanburn Winery, Vincent’s Vineyard, and West Wind Farm Vineyard and Winery − during the event. There will also be tastings from area breweries – Damascus Brewery, and Old Glade Brewery.  Light hors d’oeuvres and a souvenir wine glass are also included in the ticket price.

    Online ticketing and more information about the June 13th Southwest Virginia Wine Festival can be found online at swvawinefestival.com or by calling (276) 492-2400. Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway is located at Exit 14 on I-81 in Abingdon, VA, for more information visit them online at heartwoodvirginia.org and at facebook.com/HeartwoodVirginia. This event is sponsored by Clinch Valley Printing, FM94, ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Trail, The Crooked Road’s Mountains of Music Homecoming, and the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation.

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