Blog Author: Nathan Sykes

Nathan Sykes

I graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) with a B.A. in History, and I am currently continuing to dig into our region’s culture and heritage by pursuing an M.A in Appalachian Studies at ETSU.

With deep ties to early bluegrass and country music, I am proud to be able to share my lifelong passion for American roots music with a wide audience through Radio Bristol. I am also a connoisseur of gaudy western shirts and enjoy playing all eras of Johnny Paycheck entirely too loud in my 1970 C/10.

Recent Posts by Nathan Sykes

Pick 5: The 1928 Bristol Sessions

October 27, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

If you are reading this blog post, you are probably familiar with why Bristol is considered by many to be the Birthplace of Country Music. During late July and early August of 1927, Ralph Peer of the Victor Talking Machine […]

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Pick 5: The Old Lonesome Quarantine Blues

August 31, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

For our “Pick 5” blog series, we ask members of the Radio Bristol team to pick five songs within a given theme – from heartsongs to murder ballads and everything in between! Once they pick their “5,” they get the […]

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Pick 5: Songs of Blind Alfred Reed

June 15, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

For our “Pick 5” blog series, we ask members of the Radio Bristol team to pick five songs within a given theme – from heartsongs to murder ballads and everything in between! Once they pick their “5,” they get the […]

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The graphic for The Farm and Fun Time Noon Show with all four members of the band and the relevant information about how to listen in.

The Farm and Fun Are Never Far from Radio Bristol!

April 7, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

Since its inception in April 2016, Farm and Fun Time has become the flagship show of the Radio Bristol programming lineup. Featuring the finest in contemporary roots music artists and segments that highlight Appalachian food and farming, Farm and Fun […]

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Spring Has Sprung: And Farm and Fun Time is Growing!

March 22, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

From rockin’ new roots music to Americana royalty, March’s Farm and Fun Time was a thrilling conclusion to our 2020 Radio Bristol Fund Drive! A special thanks to all the generous donors who helped exceed our stretch goal of $25,000! And […]

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Roaring into the 20s with Farm and Fun Time!

January 17, 2020

By Nathan Sykes

From honky tonks to desert isles, we definitely roared into the 20s (the 2020s, that is) at January 9’s Farm and Fun Time! Thanks to our sponsor Eastman Credit Union, Radio Bristol was able to bring Farm and Fun Time […]

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The True Spirit of Christmas at Farm and Fun Time!

December 18, 2019

By Nathan Sykes

The warmth of the holiday season was all around us as festive bluegrass music filled the air at Farm and Fun Time on December 13! Thanks to our sponsor Eastman Credit Union, Radio Bristol was able to bring Farm and […]

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