Donna Ray Norton continues her family’s legacy, bringing the ancient ballads and rich traditions of the Appalachian Mountains to life for new generations.

The Billy McBills & Bob deliver a vibrant musical experience that celebrates the timeless sounds of the Appalachian Mountains, blending tradition with heartfelt storytelling and an infectious sense of fun.

Strictly Clean and Decent is an acoustic trio which features Patrick Crouch, Ron Shuffler, and Kay Crouch whose blend of brilliant vocal harmonies tops a solid instrumental foundation.

For over a decade, William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree have been charming audiences with their banter, tight harmonies, and traditional songs and tunes. In the past few years you’ve probably seen William and Sarah working behind the scenes and also on stage at Happy Valley, but this year we wanted to feature them as a part of our Sunday lineup. You don’t want to miss these two!!

Rob McHale is a North Carolina-based Folk-Americana artist whose songs can take you through a small town, down a dirt road or on an historical journey – and bring you back home again. Rob’s flair for penning historical and social commentary songs has received recognition and awards from American Songwriter Magazine, Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Dallas Songwriters Association, and Billboard.

Friday Sheila Kay Adams Is a celebrated author, storyteller, and seventh generation ballad singer from the deep traditions of Madison County, NC. For forty-seven  years

Saturday Rodney Sutton Rodney Sutton is a prominent and highly respected representative of the dance and music traditions of his home state of North Carolina.