MUSICAL HERITAGE FOUND IN ELKMONT

The Decatur Daily had an article about the music that rings from the hills of North Alabama.  Well worth sharing again, Click on LINK 



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To define the music of north Alabama is to tell the story of blues, country, bluegrass, rock, opera, gospel, folk and soul. “Music evolved in rural places in Alabama as a way to tell stories and share emotions. Alabama’s culture, which includes music and literature and other forms of art comes from the tragedy and triumphs of our people,” state Tourism Director Lee Sentell said when the Year of Alabama Music launched. 

With a heritage that includes Grammy Award winners, Hall of Fame inductees and Grand Ole Opry members, the Tennessee Valley’s songwriters and musicians have molded and continue to inspire generations of artists.

“Growing up in Limestone County kept me close to the earth and developed in me an appreciation for the simplicity of music. It also kept me from getting too citified,” said songwriter Roger Murrah, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Notable area musicians include the country brother duo The Delmore Brothers of Elkmont. Alton and Rabon Delmore, who were born in Elkmont and grew up singing with gospel quartets, performed at the Grand Ole Opry from 1930-37. The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted the duo as members in 2001.

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