Appalachian
Every episode of The Rugged Revival featuring Appalachian — conversations with independent country, Americana, and roots artists.
Sherman Potatoe
Sherman Potatoe - Alternative Country & Americana Music From East Germany | Rugged Revival
Alternative Country and Americana from the land of the Krauts. With lyrics full of broken hearted and misery thoughts but with a glince to better times. Armed with a Banjo, Guitar and a voice like a yell over an Appalachian Holler. Dreaming of better days back in time and ahead.
Emily Jamerson
Emily Jamerson | Appalachian Singer-Songwriter from Eastern Kentucky | Rugged Revival
Emily Jamerson, a singer-songwriter from Prestonsburg, Kentucky, grew up surrounded by music and family. With a voice shaped by the mountains of eastern Kentucky, Emily's sound is part folk singer, part mountain siren. Her songs point to hope and reveal her love for the mountains she calls home.
Olivia Ellen Lloyd
Olivia Ellen Lloyd - Country, Folk and Indie Rock Artist | Rugged Revival
Olivia Ellen Lloyd crafts straightforward songs where no word is wasted and every emotion is well-earned.Heavily influenced by country, folk, and indie rock, Lloyd’s sound combines the rooted sounds of her traditional Appalachian upbringing with the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants nature of her current life. She is inspired by the rich sounds of New York City, the peaceful quiet of her small hometown, and everything in between. www.olivialloydmusic.com
India Ramey
India Ramey - Blazing Through Outlaw Country’s Revival | Instagram Live | Rugged Revival
In this episode, Camden speaks to India Ramey — a fiercely talented singer-songwriter whose journey from domestic violence prosecutor to outlaw country star is anything but ordinary.Raised in the Appalachian foothills and steeped in the grit of honky tonks and spaghetti western soundscapes, India Ramey carved her own path in music after leaving behind a promising legal career. A survivor and truth-teller, Ramey channeled her experiences into songwriting, earning national acclaim with albums like Snake Handler and Shallow Graves — the latter described by Rolling Stone as “part honky-tonk, part Black Sabbath." www.theruggedrevival.com
Jacob Paul Allen
Jacob Paul Allen - Live at The Burl | Rugged Revival
At the legendary Burl in Lexington, KY, five incredible artists stepped onto the stage for the "For The Love of Appalachia" showcase - each competing for a life-changing opportunity: a fully-funded UK tour.In this interview, Rugged Revival's Kenzie Traylor sits down with Jacob Paul Allen to talk music, dreams, and what is means to represent Kentucky's thriving independent scene.This is just the beginning - we'll be sharing interviews with all five artists from this unforgettable night. Hit subscribe and join us in celebrating the voices that keep independent music alive!#kentuckymusic #independentmusic #countrymusic #appalachianmusic