TOM PAXTON is a legendary singer/songwriter. Paxton headed to Greenwich Village in the early ’60s, just in time to join Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Joan Baez and other troubadours who took over coffeehouse stages — and took on the world. Paxton has been raising his rich voice in song ever since, carrying on the folk tradition with passion, wit and grace. Tom received a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy during the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards. He is considered one of the great songwriters of the last century and will be reckoned as one of the greats in this new century, as well. He's celebrating the release of his 62nd (or so) album, Redemption Road.
SAM GLEAVES was raised in Wythe County in southwest Virginia, where he has sung his entire life. Sam’s performances combine traditional ballads, dance tunes, original songs and the stories that surround the music. Sam earned a degree in Folklore from Berea College and has performed throughout the United States and internationally. He's released a debut album of contemporary Appalachian songs called 'Ain't We Brothers' .
WoodSongs Kid: JONATHAN WILSON-RADER is a budding bluegrass star and Elvis performer from Jessamine County. This eight year old has traveled the commonwealth, played with several well-known bluegrass musicians and just completed his second album a tribute to the King.
