Bristol VA/TN — The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance proudly presents the Riders in the Sky, Saturday March 27, 2010 at The Paramount Center for the Arts in historic downtown Bristol TN/VA for a concert at 7:30pm and workshop at 3:00pm.

The afternoon workshop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at The Paramount and will consist of an hour long presentation illuminating the fascinating bit of cultural history known as the “singing cowboy”….

Marion, VA- Grammy Award winners Riders in the Sky will appear at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia on Friday, March 12th to tape an episode of the award winning television concert series Song of the Mountains. Their unique style of Western music has been a favorite for audiences for years and offers a great night of entertainment for the entire family….

Richmond, VA — Virginians For the Arts is asking residents to band together and appear in person at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond this Thursday, February 25, 2010 to oppose the elimination of the Virginia Commission for the Arts by the end of Fiscal Year 2012.

According to information on the groups Web site, “On February 21 the Appropriations Committee of the House of Delegates voted, 15-7, to cut state funding for the Virginia Commission for the Arts…

Marion, VA- Grammy Award winners Riders in the Sky will appear at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia on Friday, March 12th to tape an episode of the award winning television concert series Song of the Mountains. Their unique style of Western Swing has been a favorite for audiences for years and offers a great night of entertainment for the entire family. On the concert with Riders in the Sky…

Washington, D.C. — On Feb. 3, 2010, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail one of its 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The Crooked Road was selected for blending eco-tourism and small town charm with the Appalachian region’s musical heritage, providing visitors with a unique cultural experience that spans 300 miles across 19 towns. In the month of February, The Crooked Road will be participating in the first-ever public online voting contest for the 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Fan Favorite….