Olson receives Appalachian teaching award
Ted Olson, a professor in the ETSU Department of Appalachian Studies, was honored with the Stephen L. Fisher award. The Fisher award is awarded by …
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Album revisits historic story of Bristol Sessions
Ted Olson, a professor in ETSU’s Department of Appalachian Studies, began researching the Bristol Sessions in 2000 alongside Charles Wolfe. His dedication to preserving the …
Hidden history in Johnson City: The Johnson City Sessions
Known as “The Big Bang of country music,” the Bristol Sessions are widely regarded as some of the first recordings of country music. But what …
Appalachian music produced on new album by ETSU professor
Appalachian music is as much a part of this area’s history and traditions as anything else. With “Big Bend Killing: the Appalachian Ballad Tradition,” the …