The popular PBS series originating from the stage of Marion’s Lincoln Theatre, Song of the Mountain, will kick off Season No. 19 on Saturday, Feb. 4.
The first show of the season will pay tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, as Emily Portman performs the songs of the late icon, backed by Lynn’s band, The Coalminers.
“We are very fortunate to have this show in our area and be able to tape it for later broadcast on public television,”said Tim White, the show’s host and executive coordinator. “This promises to be a very entertaining night of music and nostalgia for all country music and Loretta Lynn fans,” he said.
Along with Portman, Becky Buller will return to the Song of the Mountains stage.
Buller is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from St. James, Minnesota.
Buller has written songs for Grammy award-winning albums: she co-wrote “Freedom,” the lead-off track of The Infamous Stringdusters 2018 Grammy-winning album Laws of Gravity as well as “The Shaker” on The Travelin’ McCoury’s self-titled release that brought home the 2019 Best Bluegrass Grammy.
Buller has more than 20 years of experience, teaching fiddle, singing, and songwriting.
She currently serves on the board of the IBMA Foundation.
The ETSU Bluegrass Progression Band is directed by Jason Leek, who is a veteran of bluegrass and voice.
The ETSU Bluegrass Progression Band is comprised of talented student performers, who also tour the world playing music professionally and are highly sought-after musicians.
The Feb. 4 tickets are available online and at the box office.
For more information, visit www.songofthemountains.org or call 276-783-6092.
