Doc Watson
| Born | March 3, 1923 |
| Hometown | Deep Gap, North Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Spouse | Rosa Lee Carlton Watson |
| Children | Merle Watson, Nancy Watson |
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Doc Watson at 100: The virtuoso guitarist brought Appalachian music to a worldwide audience and influenced generations of musicians
Doc Watson was the finest guitar picker of his time. Paul Natkin/Archive Photos via Getty ImagesArthel Lane “Doc” Watson was born on March 3, 1923, in Stony Fork, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but his music is as influential now – more than a decade after his 2012 death – as at any time during his long career. During that time he was arguably America’s most beloved folk musician. Today, Watson is viewed by artists and fans as one of the greatest guitarists of American roots music.
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Dolly Parton Revamps ‘The Last Thing on My Mind’ for Doc Watson Tribute Album
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Dolly Parton Among Many Stars Honoring Doc Watson On New Tribute Album
Listen to Dolly Parton sing “The Last Thing On My Mind,” ahead of the album’s April 28 release.
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Doc Watson At 100: Hear Dolly Parton’s Gorgeous New Tribute
Dolly Parton remains a singing marvel at 77, sounding clear and strong on a new rendition of her ’60s hit “The Last Thing on My Mind” that will appear on the upcoming Doc Watson tribute album I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100. The project salutes the beloved folk musician who would have reached … Doc Watson At 100: Hear Dolly Parton’s Gorgeous New Tribute Read More » The post Doc Watson At 100: Hear Dolly Parton’s Gorgeous New Tribute appeared first on SPIN.
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Charles Wesley Godwin on crafting independent country music stardom
Prior to his Grand Ole Opry debut, the 29-year-old West Virginian peeled back a few layers about who he is and his ascent to country acclaim.
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 'Circle' remains unbroken 50 years later and coming to Visalia
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" turns 50 years old this fall, and the band is celebrating with a concert at the Visalia Fox.
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 'Circle' remains unbroken 50 years later and coming to Stockton
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" turns 50 this fall, and the band is celebrating with a concert at Stockton's Bob Hope Theatre.
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Billy Strings Picks and Sings With His Father on New Album ‘Me/And/Dad’
The bluegrass star and his dad Terry Barber drop "Long Journey Home" and "Life to Go" from the upcoming project
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'Paint This Town': Old Crow Medicine Show to rock Marshfield's Levitate Music Festival
Old Crow Medicine Show is one of 30 bands to perform at this weekend's ninth annual Levitate Music and Arts Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
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NASCAR driver saves Doc the elk, who was causing a ruckus at Grandfather Mountain
Doc was the dominant of three elks at the park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.
