Twelve Nights. One Story. One night per month. Every third Friday. Twelve chapters of a story that connects the 1927 recordings to the living, breathing music culture of Appalachia today. The series is structured as a three-act arc. Act 1 returns to the origin: the recordings, the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers,

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo Credit: Cora Wagoner At this award-winning summer music festival, the roots of traditional Appalachian music are brought to life through talented musicians Sept. 11-13, 2026. Known as the birthplace of country music, Bristol's music history runs deep and have been celebrated by nationally-known artists.