Industrial Strength Bluegrass: Southwestern Ohio's Musical Legacy

During the middle decades of the 20th century, the factories of southwestern Ohio drew hundreds of thousands of migrants from Appalachia, including innumerable musicians. Industrial Strength Bluegrass celebrates the music that these migrants made and loved, and explores a pivotal moment in the history of bluegrass and country music at large. Produced by beloved performer and radio personality Joe Mullins, the collection features a stellar lineup of bluegrass stalwarts including Rhonda Vincent, Bobby Osborne, and Mullins himself, taking on tunes that have echoed across Ohio for decades. This group of some of the biggest names in bluegrass today pays tribute to the jubilant highs and lonesome lows of life amongst the factories and warehouses, reflecting the region’s rich culture and resilient people.

Readin', Rightin', Route 23 Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers 03:36

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20/20 Vision Dan Tyminski 02:46

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Suzanne Mo Pitney and Merle Monroe 02:48

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From Life's Other Side Lee Ann Womack 05:35

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Larry Sparks Medley: Dark Hollow / A Face in the Crowd / These Old Blues Josh Williams, Bradley Walker, and Russell Moore 05:20

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When He Blessed My Soul Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver 03:03

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The Rolling Mills of Middletown Larry Cordle 03:56

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Family Reunion Rhonda Vincent and Caleb Daugherty 03:26

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Mountain Strings Sierra Hull 03:42

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Stone Walls and Steel Bars Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby, and Kenny Smith 02:25

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Are You Missing Me? Dailey & Vincent 02:24

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Once More The Grascals 02:53

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Barefoot Nellie Jim Lauderdale and High Fidelity 02:31

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Garden Tomb The Isaacs and The Oak Ridge Boys 02:47

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Baby Blue Eyes Vince Gill 03:21

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We'll Head Back to Harlan Bobby Osborne 02:27