Mountain Blog

The Grammy Nominees were announced last night - with much fanfare - so we'd like to recognize some of our recent Mountain Stage guests who got noms.

We'll put links to hear their performance on our show plus a link to purchase their music on Amazon. Keep in mind if you follow the provided links and make a purchase then a small percentage of what you spend is donated to WV Public Broadcasting at no extra charge. So do some holiday shopping and contribute at the same time). Our congratulations to all nominees.Winners will be announced Jan. 31 on CBS.

Best Contemporary Folk Album
Townes by Steve Earle
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Middle Cyclone by Neko Case
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Best Contemporary Blues Album

This Time by Robert Cray Band
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The Truth According to Ruthie Foster by Ruthie Foster
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Live: Hope At The Hideout by Mavis Staples
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Already Free by the Derek Trucks Band
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Best Traditional Blues Album

Rough and Tough by John Hammond
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Stomp! The Blues Tonight by Duke Robillard
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Best Country Collaboration With Vocals

"Beautiful World" by Dierks Bentley & Patty Griffin from Feel That Fire
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Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

"Sea Of Heartbreak" by Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen from The List
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Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album

Lay Your Burden Down by Buckwheat Zydeco
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